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Artemis II snaps eclipse, Earthset views near the Moon
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The Artemis II mission has produced some stunning imagery as the spacecraft loops around the Moon on its journey from Earth and back.
Key facts
- The Artemis II mission has produced some stunning imagery as the spacecraft loops around the Moon on its journey from Earth and back
- Almost 54 minutes of totality were created, and the darkness meant that stars were readily visible, "typically too faint when imaging the Moon," according to NASA
- The Moon fully eclipses the Sun as seen from Artemis II.
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- The mission marks the first time since the Apollo lunar missions that astronauts have ventured so far into deep space, breaking the record set by Apollo 13 for the farthest distance traveled
Summary
The cameras on the Artemis II mission have been getting a workout as the crew and imaging sensors attached to the spacecraft are snapping pictures throughout the flight. One that took them aback was a shot of the Moon fully eclipsing the Sun. The Moon fully eclipses the Sun as seen from Artemis II. - Click to enlarge. NASA noted, "This unique vantage point provides both a striking visual and a valuable opportunity for astronauts to document and describe the corona during humanity’s return to deep space.