A Moment with the Moon - NASA
Summary: This image, captured by the Artemis II crew on April 6, 2026, features the Moon's Orientale basin and the Byrgius crater.
Captured by the Artemis II crew at 2:19 p.m. EDT on April 6, 2026, this image provides a detailed view of the Moon's surface. The central feature is the 600-mile-wide Orientale basin, characterized by a dark patch of ancient lava that erupted through the lunar crust billions of years ago. The basin is situated along the transition zone between the near and far sides of the Moon. To the left of the basin, the bright Byrgius crater is visible, distinguished by its prominent 250-mile-long rays extending from its basin.
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1. Image Overview: Artemis II lunar observation 2. Key Geological Features: 3. Orientale Basin: 600-mile-wide impact crater with ancient lava deposits 4. Byrgius Crater: Bright crater with 250-mile-long rays 5. Technical Details: 6. Date Captured: April 6, 2026 7. Time: 2:19 p.m. EDT 8. Image ID: art002e009277
