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Artemis II Lunar Flyby Solar Eclipse

A photograph taken by the Artemis II crew on April 6, 2026, capturing the Moon eclipsing the Sun during a lunar flyby.

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Artemis II Lunar Flyby Solar Eclipse

Summary: An image of a solar eclipse captured by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby on April 6, 2026.

This image, captured by the Artemis II crew on April 6, 2026, depicts the Moon fully eclipsing the Sun from the unique vantage point of a lunar flyby. The perspective allows the Moon to completely block the Sun, resulting in nearly 54 minutes of totality. The photograph highlights the solar corona as a glowing halo around the dark lunar disk and captures stars in the background, which are typically obscured by the Sun's brightness. The faint glow of the Moon's nearside, illuminated by Earthshine, is also visible.

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1. Image Overview: Solar eclipse captured during Artemis II lunar flyby. 2. Technical Details: Captured on April 6, 2026, using a Nikon Z 9 camera. 3. Visual Description: The Moon completely eclipsing the Sun, revealing the solar corona and background stars. 4. Scientific Context: The extended duration of totality (54 minutes) and the visibility of the Moon's nearside via Earthshine.
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