Artemis II makes lunar flyby during Nasa mission – in pictures Astronauts onboard the Orion spacecraft break the record for the farthest distance humans have travelled from Earth – 5,000 miles (8,000km) beyond the moon – exceeding the distance achieved by the…

Artemis II makes lunar flyby during Nasa mission – in pictures

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View from the Artemis II Orion spacecraft during a total solar eclipse. The Moon appears as a large dark circle right in the middle, blocking the Sun completely. A soft glow lights up the left edge of the Moon thanks to sunlight reflecting off Earth. You can see part of Orion itself on the left side of the frame. To the right, Saturn shows up as a bright dot just below the Moon’s lower edge, while Mars appears a bit further right near the edge of the photo. Official NASA image (art002e009573) titled "Solar Eclipse of the Heart".

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Truly incredible!🔭 🧪 ⚛️

#Moon during total solar eclipse from Orion ( #Artemis II).

The left edge of the Moon is illuminated by Earthshine, Orion spacecraft visible on the left, with Saturn just below the Moon’s lower right edge & Mars further right.

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#Lunarflyby

How Artemis Astronauts Manage Menu Fatigue During 10-Day Lunar Flyby Discover how Artemis II astronauts beat menu fatigue with 189 items, 58 tortillas and spicy condiments on their 10-day deep space lunar flyby mission.

Discover how Artemis astronauts tackle menu fatigue during their 10-day lunar flyby mission. Learn the science behind space nutrition, psychological strategies, and innovative food solutions.
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Artemis II crew describe ‘overwhelming’ emotions after soaring past the moon Nasa astronauts begin journey home having collected eagerly awaited images of impact craters and ridges

Artemis II crew describe ‘overwhelming’ emotions after soaring past the moon www.theguardian.com/science/2026... #ArtemisII #TheMoon #NASA #SpaceExploration #LunarFlyby #DarkSide #Apollo13 #JimLovell #UnitedStates #Astronaut #Earth

Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II crew’s flyby of the Moon. A muted blue Earth with bright white clouds sets behind the cratered lunar surface. The dark portion of Earth is experiencing nighttime. On Earth’s day side, swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region. In the foreground, Ohm crater has terraced edges and a flat floor interrupted by central peaks. Central peaks form in complex craters when the lunar surface, liquefied on impact, splashes upwards during the crater’s formation. Image Credit: NASA

The Artemis II crew captures a portion of the Moon coming into view along the terminator – the boundary between lunar day and night – where low-angle sunlight casts long, dramatic shadows across the surface. This grazing light accentuates the Moon’s rugged topography, revealing craters, ridges, and basin structures in striking detail. Features along the terminator such as Jule Crater, Birkhoff Crater, Stebbins Crater, and surrounding highlands stand out. From this perspective, the interplay of light and shadow highlights the complexity of the lunar surface in ways not visible under full illumination. The image was captured about three hours into the crew’s lunar observation period, as they flew around the far side of the Moon on the sixth day of the mission. Image Credit: NASA

Captured by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, this image shows the Moon fully eclipsing the Sun. From the crew’s perspective, the Moon appears large enough to completely block the Sun, creating nearly 54 minutes of totality and extending the view far beyond what is possible from Earth. The corona forms a glowing halo around the dark lunar disk, revealing details of the Sun’s outer atmosphere typically hidden by its brightness. Also visible are stars, typically too faint to see when imaging the Moon, but with the Moon in darkness stars are readily imaged. This unique vantage point provides both a striking visual and a valuable opportunity for astronauts to document and describe the corona during humanity’s return to deep space. The faint glow of the nearside of the Moon is visible in this image, having been illuminated by light reflected off the Earth. Image Credit: NASA

The lunar surface fills the frame in sharp detail, as seen during the Artemis II lunar flyby, while a distant Earth sets in the background. This image was captured at 6:41 p.m. EDT, on April 6, 2026, just three minutes before the Orion spacecraft and its crew went behind the Moon and lost contact with Earth for 40 minutes before emerging on the other side. In this image, the dark portion of Earth is experiencing nighttime, while on its day side, swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region. In the foreground, Ohm crater shows terraced edges and a relatively flat floor marked by central peaks — formed when the surface rebounded upward during the impact that created the crater. Image Credit: NASA

"The first flyby images of the Moon captured by NASA’s Artemis II astronauts during their historic test flight reveal regions no human has ever seen before—including a rare in-space solar eclipse. Released Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the photos were taken on […]

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Screenshot of the NASA image archive search page images.nasa.gov/search The screenshot shows search results for ‘Lunar Flyby’ year 2026 - the lunar flyby segment of the Artemis 2 mission, 6 April 2026. Each thumbnail photo leads to an image page with a written description and Download selector to choose image resolution including ‘Original Size’.

For full resolution Artemis 2 Lunar Flyby photos from NASA, see images.nasa.gov for image pages that have a ‘Download’ button with an ‘Original Size’ choice. Most other NASA photo galleries and news articles use web resolution images.

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😍 Amaze, amaze, amaze! This is the time science needs help from poets for descriptions. 🧪 #ArtemisII #LunarFlyby

Artemis II Update: Crew Completes Lunar Flyby and Heads Home to Earth | WNC Times Artemis II has completed its lunar flyby. Discover the latest mission updates, how PARI in WNC is tracking the crew, and where to find the NASA live tracker.

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One of the wildest things I've had to digest since Artemis II launched is how many people on (other, not here) social media truly believe that the moon landing, space travel are fake.

That literally entire nations are in on some giant conspiracy to fool people. 🥲
#NASA #Artemis2 #lunarflyby

Photo of green-eyed black and white cat, standuing looking up with mouth wide open. Text caption below reads, Look at meeeeeee!

My personal highlight for yesterday's historic #artemis #lunarflyby : During Victor Glover's vivid reporting on the "scifi" solar eclipse, my cat Luna — who'd been scared, silent, and hiding under the bed when I adopted her and her mom a year ago — came over and started yelling at me for attention😅

And now uploaded to https://www.nasa.gov/gallery/lunar-flyby/

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In honor of today's massively historic #LunarFlyby of the #ArtemisII mission, here's a QUICKIE about lunar gravity and the potential for people with disabilities to experience movement and feelings they've never experienced here on Earth.

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Description from NASA: "Earthrise captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 7:22 p.m. ET during the Artemis II crew’s flyby of the Moon’s far side. Earth appears as a delicate crescent, with only its upper edge illuminated. The planet’s soft blue hue and scattered white cloud systems stand out against the blackness of space, while the lower portion fades into night. Taken with a 400 mm lens, the image, Earthrise, reveals a striking alignment of Earth and Moon, with the Moon in the top foreground and the Earth below. Along the lunar horizon, rugged terrain is silhouetted against the bright crescent Earth. Both bodies are oriented with their north poles to the left and south poles to the right, offering a unique perspective of our home planet from deep space."

"Earthrise," the #Artemis II versions of the iconic 1968 Apollo 8 photo taken by astronaut William Anders.

Original photos: #NASA. Collage: mine. #Artemis2 #LunarFlyby #Space #AstroPhotography #Astro

From NASA: art002e009288 (April 6, 2026) – Earthset captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II crew’s flyby of the Moon. A muted blue Earth with bright white clouds sets behind the cratered lunar surface. The dark portion of Earth is experiencing nighttime. On Earth’s day side, swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region. In the foreground, Ohm crater has terraced edges and a flat floor interrupted by central peaks. Central peaks form in complex craters when the lunar surface, liquefied on impact, splashes upwards during the crater’s formation.

Good morning.

I join the cadre of nerds and geeks celebrating the #Artemis #lunarflyby - just amazing.

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Blackouts, broken records and a message from the past: five key moments from Artemis II’s lunar flyby Crew of Orion capsule spent emotional day documenting surface of moon – and paying homage to astronauts who paved the way

Blackouts, broken records and a message from the past: five key moments from Artemis II’s lunar flyby www.theguardian.com/science/2026... #ArtemisII #TheMoon #NASA #SpaceExploration #LunarFlyby #DarkSide #Apollo13 #JimLovell #UnitedStates #Astronaut #Earth

Artemis II Crew Completes Historic Lunar Flyby with Record-Breaking Observations The Artemis II mission marked the first crewed lunar flyby in over fifty years, setting new records and offering astronauts extraordinary views of the Moon and Earth. Commander Reid Wiseman, along with astronauts Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen, experienced a 40-minute communications blackout while passing behind the Moon. During this time, they observed the lunar far side, Earthrise, and a total solar eclipse, documenting features never before seen by human eyes. The spacecraft reached a maximum distance of approximately 252,756 miles from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13’s record. The crew also conducted hands-on tests of the Orion spacecraft’s controls, demonstrating its resilience and maneuverability. Highlights included witnessing lunar impact flashes, observing Venus and other planets, and experiencing nearly an hour of totality during the solar eclipse. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and U.S. President Donald Trump both acknowledged the mission’s historic significance, with Trump praising the crew's courage and inviting them to the Oval Office upon their return. Throughout the mission, the astronauts expressed awe and humility, crediting past pioneers in space exploration and civil rights. This milestone mission reinforces international collaboration, scientific discovery, and the ongoing human pursuit of space exploration.

Artemis II Crew Completes Historic Lunar Flyby with Record-Breaking Observations

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Artemis II Astronauts Witness Meteor Impacts on Moon’s Far Side During Historic Flyby Astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission have flown deeper into space than any humans before, completing a rare flyby of the Moon’s far side and directly observing meteor impacts, marking a significant milestone for human space exploration. During a six-hour survey of the Moon’s hidden hemisphere, the four-person crew from NASA conducted visual observations of the heavily cratered surface, an area rarely seen directly by humans.

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Okay, so I watched the entire livestream allll day since it began at 1pm! 🚀🌔
1. Mostly women Ground Control team is COOL!
2. Women in Science is COOL!
3. Women in Space is COOL!
4. Science is COOL!
5. Space is COOL!

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LOVE the science team excitement at hearing about 4 meteor impacts 😍 so so cool 🚀🌕

This mission has me inspired and hopeful again

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My husband and I were sitting on the couch with our mouths open and they cut to Dr Kelsey Young aka science lady, also with her mouth open.

This is so fun.

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Total solar eclipse from the Artemis II wing Go-Pros is just total darkness (duh), with a special guest appearance by Venus, and what appears to be Astrophage ;)

Astronauts describing the sun's corona as sci-fi like and the moon's detailed appearance in earthshine.
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Incredible Earthrise imagery inbound. This is all I've watched all day. #LunarFlyBy #ArtemisII

Artemis II Crew Conducts Far-Side Lunar Flyby as Public UAP Debate Enters Mainstream Psicoactivo Podcast tracked NASA’s Artemis II far-side lunar flyby in real time, relaying mission control updates and the crew’s geological observations while noting the mission’s record-setting distance from Earth. The program also highlighted growing mainstream attention to UAP claims, citing an Associated Press article featuring retired Rear Adm. Timothy Gallaudet and spotlighting a new high-resolution scan of Costa Rica’s 1971 government UFO photograph.

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I’m in awe of both the #Artemis #astronauts and the ground crew during this amazing lunar flyby. This is just a phone screenshot from the livestream-showing the crescent #earth on the right, just about to set behind the #moon. I can’t wait to see the high quality photos. #EarthSet #LunarFlyby

Artemis now going into it's LOS period but I was able to snap this picture of all of us before they entered the far dark side. #familyphoto

#NASA #Artemis2 #lunarflyby

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"To everyone on Earth, we love you. From the moon." #LunarFlyby

Orion, Moon & Earth in one photo.

#Orion, #Moon & #Earth

All good!

#LunarFlyby

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