Earthset
6 hours ago
- #Moon Exploration
- #Astronomy
- #Artemis II
- Artemis II crew captured a view of Earth setting on April 6, 2026, while flying around the Moon.
- Astronauts photographed and described lunar terrain features, such as impact craters, lava flows, and surface cracks, noting color and texture differences.
- The image evokes the iconic Earthrise photo from Apollo 8, the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon in 1968.