Capture My Good Side –The Moon - NASA
Summary: This image, captured by the Artemis II crew on April 6, 2026, displays over two-thirds of the Moon's nearside, highlighting the Orientale basin and the dark-floored Grimaldi crater.
Taken during the first shift of the Artemis II lunar flyby observation period, this photograph provides a detailed view of the Moon's surface. It features the 600-mile-wide Orientale basin, which sits at the transition between the near and far sides of the Moon. Also visible is the Grimaldi crater, identifiable by its distinctively dark mare lava floor and heavily degraded rim. The image offers a high-resolution perspective of lunar topography as observed by the Artemis II mission.
Document outline
1. Mission Context: Artemis II lunar flyby (April 6, 2026) 2. Subject: Detailed view of the Moon's nearside 3. Key Geological Features: 4. Orientale basin (600-mile-wide impact crater) 5. Grimaldi crater (dark mare lava floor, degraded rim) 6. Image Metadata: 1920x1280px, Credit: NASA
