Mother Earth - NASA
Summary: A striking photograph of Earth captured as a thin, illuminated crescent against the backdrop of deep space.
This image, titled 'Mother Earth' (PIA Number: art002e009205), provides a dramatic perspective of our planet. Captured on April 4, 2026, the photograph shows a thin arc of Earth glowing in the darkness of space, with sunlight highlighting the curves of the ocean and cloud formations while the remainder of the planet is shrouded in shadow.
Document outline
1. Image Overview: Mother Earth 2. Technical Details 3. Visual Description 4. Credit and Attribution
