New Perspective of Home - NASA
Summary: An image from the Artemis II mission showing the Moon and a distant crescent Earth captured during a lunar flyby on April 6, 2026.
This high-resolution photograph, taken during the Artemis II lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, captures the Moon and Earth in a single frame. The Moon is prominently featured in the foreground with detailed cratering, while a small, crescent-shaped Earth is visible in the distance. The image includes lens flare effects from the spacecraft window, illustrating the geometry of the Sun-Earth-Moon system from deep space.
Document outline
1. Image Overview: Artemis II lunar flyby on April 6, 2026. 2. Visual Description: Moon in foreground, crescent Earth in background, spacecraft window reflections. 3. Scientific Context: Geometry of the Sun-Earth-Moon system. 4. Mission Context: Artemis II crew return details.
