NASA releases stunning new ‘Earthset’ image taken during historic lunar flyby

NASA releases stunning new ‘Earthset’ image taken during historic lunar flyby

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Key Points:

  • NASA's Artemis II crew captured and released a historic "Earthset" photo showing Earth setting below the lunar horizon, echoing the iconic "Earthrise" image taken by Apollo 8 over 57 years ago.
  • The new image was taken during Artemis II's lunar flyby, highlighting the changing light conditions of Earth as viewed from the Moon.
  • Alongside the Earthset photo, Artemis II astronauts also captured images of the Moon's far side, providing new insights into previously unseen lunar surface features.
  • These photographs mark significant milestones in human space exploration, continuing the legacy of Apollo missions while advancing lunar observation.

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