Artemis II Mission Captures Stunning Views of Moon, Earth

Crew witnessed Earthrise and total solar eclipse

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Posted Apr 7, 2026 9:37 PM CDT

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Artemis II Mission Captures Stunning Views of Moon, Earth — In this image provided by NASA, the Artemis II crew captured this view as the Earth sets behind the moon during a lunar flyby, Monday, April 6, 2026. (NASA via AP)

The Artemis II astronauts—three Americans and one Canadian—hurtled deeper into space than any other humans during a moon flyby Monday that marks NASA's lunar comeback. They were greeted by a total solar eclipse as they became the first to gaze by eye at parts of the elusive far side of the moon, before hanging a celestial U-turn for home. Check out the gallery for some of the stunning images of the moon, and the Earth, the mission has captured.

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