A Breathtaking Earthset from Orion - NASA
Summary: An image captured by the Artemis II crew on April 6, 2026, showing Earth setting behind the Moon's far side from the Orion spacecraft.
This photograph, taken on April 6, 2026, depicts an 'Earthset'—the view of Earth disappearing behind the horizon of the Moon. Captured by the crew of the Artemis II mission from the Orion spacecraft during a seven-hour lunar flyby, the image serves as a modern counterpart to the historic 1968 Apollo 8 'Earthrise' photograph. The composition highlights the stark, cratered lunar surface in the foreground against the backdrop of the Earth and the deep black of space.
Document outline
1. Image Overview: Earthset from the Orion spacecraft 2. Mission Context: Artemis II lunar flyby 3. Historical Significance: Comparison to Apollo 8 Earthrise 4. Technical Details: Captured April 6, 2026 5. Credit: NASA
