A DeLorean can't take you back in time, but you can take a trip to the past on Google Earth.

To use Google Maps to go back in time on iPhone and iPad, follow these steps. While the screenshots are from an iPhone, the steps are identical for Google Maps on Android.

Google Earth's Timelapse feature has been enhanced with 3D imagery that shows in incredible detail how our planet has changed over the last four decades.

Here's how to try it To celebrate 20 years of Google Earth, Google introduced a new way to step back into time using its popular map program.

Google Earth Pro has additional import and export features and more sophisticated GIS data filtering options. Pro also has the feature, within limits, to go back in time using historical data.

As if the technology wasn't already advanced, Google is now providing Street View users with a unique opportunity—the chance to go back in time.