A New View of the Moon - NASA
Summary: This photograph, taken by the Artemis II crew on April 6, 2026, captures Earth setting over the curved limb of the Moon's far side.
Captured by the Artemis II crew during their journey around the far side of the Moon on April 6, 2026, this image features an 'Earthset' occurring at 6:41 p.m. EDT. The lunar surface in the foreground displays prominent geological features, including the Orientale basin on the edge of the visible surface and the Hertzsprung Basin, which is marked by two concentric rings and the younger Vavilov crater. Secondary crater chains, formed by ejecta from the Orientale impact, are also visible. The Earth is shown with its night side facing the Moon, while the day side reveals cloud cover over Australia and the Oceania region.
Document outline
1. Image Overview: Earthset from the lunar far side 2. Mission Context: Artemis II crew photography 3. Date and Time: April 6, 2026, 6:41 p.m. EDT 4. Geological Features Identified: 5. - Orientale basin 6. - Hertzsprung Basin 7. - Vavilov crater 8. - Secondary crater chains 9. Earth Details: Nighttime side and cloud cover over Australia/Oceania
