Earthset - NASA
Summary: An image of Earth setting behind the lunar horizon, captured by the Artemis II crew on April 6, 2026.
This photograph, titled 'Earthset,' was taken through the window of the Orion spacecraft at 6:41 p.m. EDT on April 6, 2026. It captures a view of Earth partially illuminated by the sun as it sets behind the cratered, desolate surface of the Moon during the Artemis II mission's lunar flyby.
Document outline
1. Mission Context: Artemis II lunar flyby 2. Capture Details: April 6, 2026, 6:41 p.m. EDT 3. Visual Composition: Earth setting behind the lunar horizon 4. Geological Features: Ohm crater and lunar surface detail 5. Atmospheric Features: Earth's day/night terminator and cloud formations
