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Earth and Moon - Artemis II

by

Nasa/Novapix

Reference

a-lun50-01011

Date

2026-04-29

Seen from behind the Moon during Artemis II, the Moon and Earth align in the same frame, each partially illuminated by the Sun. The Moon’s surface appears in sharp detail in the foreground, while Earth sits much farther away, smaller and softly lit in the background. A faint reflection in the spacecraft window is also visible, subtly overlaying the scene. April 6, 2026.