A Setting Earth - NASA
Summary: A high-resolution photograph of the Moon's cratered surface with Earth appearing to set behind the lunar horizon, captured by the Artemis II mission.
This image, captured at 6:41 p.m. EDT on April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II lunar flyby, features the rugged, cratered surface of the Moon in the foreground. In the distance, Earth is visible setting behind the lunar limb, with its day side showing clouds over Australia and Oceania and its night side shrouded in darkness. The foreground prominently displays Ohm crater, characterized by its terraced edges and central peaks. The photograph was taken just three minutes before the Orion spacecraft passed behind the Moon, resulting in a 40-minute loss of communication with Earth.
Document outline
1. Image Overview: Artemis II Lunar Flyby 2. Technical Details: Date and Time of Capture 3. Geological Features: Ohm Crater and Lunar Surface 4. Mission Context: Orion Spacecraft and Communication Loss
