Will Travel Show Presenter JUDD ANGEL Be The 1st Reporter to Land On And Report From The Lunar Surface in 2027? 🌛

#JuddAngel #LunarSurface #Moon #TruthsNotTrends #JuddAngelTravels #TravelShowHost #Reportage #AuthenticLeadership #MoralAmbition #SpiritualSuccess #AwardWinner #Explore #Adventurer

A abstract watercolour painting. Two bright white vertical stripes reach most of the way up the right half of the paper. Behind them is a sparkling blue and purple background with blotches reminiscent of the lunar surface.

April 7, 2026

Paints: Wintery Night (mica), Grape
Techniques: Isopropyl Alcohol, Tape Resist

9 x 14.5 cm, 100% cotton cold-press watercolour paper

#watercolour #watercolor #painting #art #artYear #artSky #rollandpaint #two #OnlyBeautifulThings #abstract #abstractArt #lunarSurface

A detailed photograph of the nearly full Moon centered against a deep black night sky. The lunar surface shows sharp crater detail, bright ejecta rays, and darker maria regions, with the Moon isolated in the frame and surrounded by empty space.

#SilentSunday #Photography #Moon #FullMoon #Astrophotography #NightSky #LunarSurface #SpacePhotography

In #FEBRUARY 1952
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‘The Hole in the Moon’
Chesley Bonestell (1888-1986) 1952
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #spaceart #ChesleyBonestell #lunarexploration #moonmission #lunarsurface

Photographer Recreates Iconic Shot of E.T. Crossing the Moon A photo of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial crossing the horizon silhouetted against the Moon was two years in the making, Michael Meighan tells PetaPixel. [Read More]

THE PHOTOS LIED: Charles Duke on the "Alien" Reality of the Moon We tend to picture the Moon as a grey, dusty playground. But according to Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke, the reality is far more "alien" and terrifying than any camera could ever capture. In this exclusive deep dive, we sit down with the man who has one of the most unique resumes in the galaxy. Before he walked on the lunar surface himself, Charlie Duke was the CapCom—the voice in Mission Control who talked Neil Armstrong through the white-knuckle landing of Apollo 11. Now in his late eighties, Duke is taking the gloves off. He describes the "terrifyingly black sky," the visual void that swallowed all light, and the stark contrasts that no photograph has ever done justice. We explore the untold scientific victories of his mission, including the deployment of the first lunar telescope, and why he spends his days fighting back against Moon Landing Skeptics. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a bridge to the future. We discuss why Duke believes we must go back to the Moon to prepare for the ultimate leap: Human exploration of Mars. In this episode, we uncover: - The Visual Void: Why the sky on the Moon looks nothing like it does in movies. - The Voice of History: What it felt like to guide the Eagle to the surface in 1969. - Debunking the Hoax: Duke’s blunt message to conspiracy theorists. - Mars 2030: Why the next generation must go further than Apollo ever did. 🎧 Press play to hear the raw, unfiltered truth about leaving Earth. Did this episode reignite your love for space? Hit the Follow button and share this with a friend who dreams of Mars. Let’s keep the spirit of exploration alive!

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Title: The Terminator at 1600mm Artist Note: This image, captured on December 28th at 4:20 PM, demonstrates the power of extreme telephoto compression in lunar photography. By pairing a Sony A7 III with a Jintu 420-800mm lens and a Viltrox 2x Converter, the moon is rendered at an effective focal length of 1600mm. The photograph focuses on the lunar “terminator”—the line dividing the illuminated and dark sides of the moon—where the low-angle sunlight provides maximum texture and depth to the cratered surface. Despite the use of an ND4 filter to manage light intensity, a steady 1/5s exposure was utilized to pull fine detail from the lunar Maria. The resulting image offers a professional-grade look into the geological complexity of our nearest celestial neighbor. Shutter Speed (1/5s): This is quite slow for 1600mm. At such an extreme focal length, even minor vibrations or the moon’s own movement can cause slight blurring. The minor softening in the image is a common result of a 1/5s shutter speed at that magnification, likely requiring a very sturdy tripod and a remote shutter or timer. ( EQ & Star Tracker have been assembled. )

“The Terminator” 😂

Sony A7 III
420-800mm Jintu Lens
Viltrox 2x Converter
Philosy EF-E Adapater
UV & ND4 Filter

ISO 500 1600mm 0ev f/11 1/5s

I used Alt text “correctly” this time.

#WarlockPhotography #Astrophotography #LunarSurface #Photographer #Postcards #FramedPrints #Coasters #DerMond #Moon

‘Full Moon, Thin Veil’ | Chris_P This beautiful full moon was setting behind wispy high clouds when I got up this morning

‘Full Moon, Thin Veil’
This beautiful full moon was setting behind wispy high clouds when I got up this morning

#Blipfoto #photography #fullmoon #moon #craters #lunarsurface #detail #thincloud #cloud #aura #haze #cirrus #monochrome #photography #moonset

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Cohesion, Charging, And Chaos On The Lunar Surface Most people interested in space exploration already know lunar dust is an absolute nightmare to deal with. We’re already reported on numerous potential methods for dealing with it, from 3D printing...

Cohesion, Charging, And Chaos On The Lunar Surface #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #LunarSurface #SpaceScience #PlanetaryExploration

Close-up view of the textured surface of the moon.

By: fbortoss

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#space #moon #nightSky #universe #science #fullMoon #astronomy #cosmos #moonlight #discovery #celestial #exploration #celestialBody #lunarSurface #craters

Looking Over The Limb by NASA - Linda Howes Looking Over The Limb by NASA - Linda Howes

How fantastic is this! linda-howes.pixels.com/featured/loo...

#NASA #Horizon #CamptonCrater #moon #Earth #LunarSurface #Space #Photograph #SaudiaArabia #SarahDesert #AtlanticCoast #PacificCoast #wallart #Beauty

La véritable cause de l’érosion lunaire n’est pas le vent solaire, selon une nouvelle recherche Pendant des décennies, on a cru que le vent solaire était le grand responsable de l’arrachage des atomes à la surface de la Lune.

Les micrométéorites, et non le vent solaire, seraient responsables de l'érosion lunaire. Découverte qui change notre vision de la Lune. www.tameteo.com/actualites/a... #Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics #LunarSurface #Micrometeorites #Exosphere

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Les micrométéorites, et non le vent solaire, seraient responsables de l'érosion lunaire. Découverte qui change notre vision de la Lune. www.tameteo.com/actualites/astronomie/la... […]

A high-resolution photograph of the full Moon against a pitch-black sky, captured with enhanced colors revealing subtle mineral variations—tones of teal, green, and gold swirl across its cratered surface.

The Moon, in living color , revealing subtle mineral variation.
📷Newton 130/900 · Sony A7CR
#MoonPhotography #Astrophotography #FullMoon #LunarSurface

A detailed grayscale mosaic of the Moon's farside, captured from lunar orbit. The surface is rugged and heavily cratered, with no large smooth dark maria like those found on the Moon’s nearside. Craters of various sizes densely cover the terrain, giving it a rough, pockmarked appearance. The image is centered on the farside and shows a wide expanse of the Moon's surface at high resolution.

📸 Lunar Farside
📅 June 28, 2025
📷 NASA / GSFC / ASU / LRO
#APOD #Moon #LunarFarside #LunarReconnaissanceOrbiter #NASA #StellarSnap #LRO #MoonOrbit #MoonCrust #LunarGeology #Astrophotography #SpaceScience #PlanetaryScience #LunarMapping #ASU #GSFC #LunarMosaic #SynchronousRotation #LunarSurface

A stunning black and white panoramic view of the lunar surface near Mt. Hadley Delta, taken during the Apollo 15 mission. Astronaut David Scott is seen examining a boulder, with the shadow of James Irwin visible nearby. The Lunar Roving Vehicle is also partially visible. The image showcases the rugged beauty and diverse terrain of the Moon's highlands.

Astronomy Picture from 13/01/2004

An Apollo 15 Panorama

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap040113.html


#Apollo15 #LunarSurface #MoonLanding #SpaceExploration #MtHadleyDelta #LunarRovingVehicle #NASA #SpaceHistory #Astronomy #Science #ApolloProgram #BlackAndWhite #PanoramicView #MoonRocks

A high-resolution image of the Moon showing the silhouette of the International Space Station (ISS) transiting in front of it. The ISS appears as a tiny, dark, sharply outlined shape with visible solar panels and structural elements, frozen mid-transit. The Moon is partially lit in a gibbous phase, showing detailed surface features including the bright crater Tycho in the lower left, along with rough highland terrain and darker maria regions.

📸 Space Station Silhouette on the Moon
The ISS transits a gibbous Moon, captured in just 1/667s from Palo Alto, CA.
📅 June 18, 2025
📷 Eric Holland
#ISS #Moon #SpaceStation #Transit #Silhouette #TychoCrater #Astrophotography #LunarSurface #NASA #APOD #StellarSnap #DeepSky #GibbousMoon #EarthOrbit

Stunningly detailed ShadowCam image of Shackleton Crater's shadowed rim and floor at the lunar south pole. A single boulder's track is marked by an arrow, revealing recent surface activity. This image, captured by NASA's ShadowCam aboard the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), showcases the crater's permanently shadowed region, a potential reservoir of water ice. The scale bar indicates 100 meters.

Astronomy Picture from 05/05/2023

Shackleton from ShadowCam

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230505.html


#ShadowCam #KPLO #Moon #LunarSouthPole #ShackletonCrater #SpaceExploration #NASA #WaterIce #PermanentlyShadowedRegions #LunarSurface #Boulders #Cosmology #Astrophotography #Science

A stunning, high-resolution composite image of the Moon, created from 29 near-terminator lunar strips captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The lack of a visible terminator highlights the long shadows, emphasizing the three-dimensional texture of the lunar surface. The image showcases the maria (darker, flatter regions) and numerous craters in exquisite detail.

Astronomy Picture from 15/02/2022

Terminator Moon

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220215.html


#LunarSurface #MoonCrater #NASA #LRO #SpaceExploration #Cosmology #Selenography #Astronomy #ShadowPlay #MariaMoon #LunarGeology #PlanetaryScience #CompositeImage

Enhanced digital composite image of the Moon, showcasing its surface texture, craters, and maria. Blue hues represent iron-rich regions, while orange indicates areas with higher aluminum content. This artistic representation highlights the Moon's geological history and its impact on Earth. Credit: Darya Kawa Mirza

Astronomy Picture from 16/01/2023

Moon Enhanced

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230116.html


#LunarSurface #MoonFacts #SpaceExploration #Cosmology #Astronomy #DigitalArt #CelestialBody #MoonPhotography #46BillionYearsOld #OurMoon

A stunning black and white image of Earthrise as seen from lunar orbit during the Apollo 14 mission. The sunlit crescent of Earth peeks over the lunar horizon, showcasing the cratered terrain of the lunar farside. This photo was taken from the command module Kitty Hawk fifty years ago.

Astronomy Picture from 05/02/2021

Apollo 14 Heads for Home

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210205.html


#Apollo14 #Earthrise #MoonLanding #LunarSurface #SpaceExploration #NASA #50YearsAgo #KittyHawk #FraMauro #MoonTrees

A grainy, greenish image shows an astronaut on the Moon during the Apollo 15 mission in 1971. He is adjusting a scientific instrument designed to measure high-energy particles from the Sun, a playful counterpoint to an April Fool's Day story about a lunar football game. The lunar surface is textured and shows the equipment and the astronaut's footprints.

Astronomy Picture from 01/04/1998

Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap980401.html


#Apollo15 #MoonLanding #NASA #SpaceExploration #SolarWind #LunarSurface #Science #AprilFools #SpaceHistory #Astronomy

Astronaut David Scott on the Moon during the Apollo 15 mission in 1971, adjusting a lunar experiment that measured high-energy solar particles. A playful April Fools' Day image referencing a fictional lunar football game.

Astronomy Picture from 01/04/1998

Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap980401.html


#Apollo15 #MoonLanding #NASA #SpaceExploration #Science #Astronomy #LunarSurface #SolarParticles #AprilFools #SpaceHistory

A stunning image of a total lunar eclipse with a rare captured meteoroid impact flash near the Moon's darkened western limb. The inset highlights the impact, which occurred on January 21, 2019, at 4:41:43 UT, over Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde. The impactor was estimated to be 10 kg creating a 7-10 meter crater.

Astronomy Picture from 25/01/2019

Moon Struck

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap190125.html


#LunarEclipse #MeteoroidImpact #MoonImpact #SpaceRocks #Astrophotography #CelestialEvent #NightSky #SpaceScience #AstronomyPhotography #LunarSurface

Detailed telescopic view of the Moon's southern highlands, showcasing the rugged terrain and numerous craters, including prominent Tycho and Clavius craters. The image captures the lunar terminator, with long shadows highlighting the crater's features. Mountains along the limb reach up to 6 kilometers. Captured from Southern California during the Moon's third quarter phase.

Astronomy Picture from 06/02/2020

Southern Moonscape

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap200206.html


#LunarSurface #MoonCraters #ThirdQuarterMoon #LunarPhotography #SpacePhotography #TelescopicView #SouthernLunarHighlands #TychoCrater #ClaviusCrater #MoonGeology

Squirrels in Space. We’ll need a bigger one for the dogs to chase the squirrels #SquirrelsInSpace #Squirrels #LunarSurface

Panoramic view of the lunar surface taken during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. Astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan are visible, along with the lunar rover, amidst a desolate landscape of craters, rocks, and hills. The sun is bright, casting shadows across the scene. This image captures the stark beauty and unique geological features of the Moon.

Astronomy Picture from 28/01/2002

An Apollo 17 Panorama

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020128.html


#Apollo17 #LunarSurface #MoonLanding #SpaceExploration #NASA #Astronauts #OneGiantLeap #SpaceHistory #Geology #LunarPanorama

Close-up of the full Moon showcasing the prominent ray craters Copernicus (upper left) and Tycho (lower right). Tycho, the youngest large crater on the near side, displays extensive bright ray systems, contrasting with the darker mare surrounding Copernicus. The image highlights the detailed texture of the lunar surface and the impact history of our celestial neighbor.

Astronomy Picture from 05/03/2005

Tycho and Copernicus: Lunar Ray Craters

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050305.html


#LunarSurface #MoonCraters #Copernicus #Tycho #ImpactCraters #LunarRays #SpaceExploration #Astronomy #Cosmology #FullMoon

A grainy, green-tinted photo of an astronaut on the moon during the Apollo 15 mission in 1971. He is adjusting a scientific instrument that measured high-energy particles from the Sun. This is not a football game on the moon! #Apollo15 #MoonLanding #NASA #SpaceExploration #STEM #Science #History #AprilFools #LunarSurface #Astronaut

Astronomy Picture from 01/04/1998

Astronaut Kicks Lunar Field Goal

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap980401.html


#Apollo15 #MoonLanding #NASA #SpaceExploration #STEM #Science #History #AprilFools #LunarSurface #Astronaut