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Artemis II in Eclipse - NASA

Captured by the Artemis II crew on April 6, 2026, this image shows the Moon fully eclipsing the Sun, creating a unique 54-minute period of totality as seen from deep space.

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Artemis II in Eclipse - NASA

Summary: A photograph taken by the Artemis II crew on April 6, 2026, capturing the Moon fully eclipsing the Sun during a lunar flyby.

This image, captured on April 6, 2026, by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby, depicts the Moon completely eclipsing the Sun. From the crew's vantage point, the Moon appears large enough to block the Sun for nearly 54 minutes. The image features a glowing halo around the dark lunar disk, with the faint glow of the Moon's nearside illuminated by earthshine. Scientists are currently studying the halo to determine if it is caused by the solar corona, zodiacal light, or a combination of both. The darkness of the eclipse also allows for the clear visibility of surrounding stars.

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1. Mission Context: Artemis II Lunar Flyby 2. Event Date: April 6, 2026 3. Visual Description: Total Solar Eclipse from Deep Space 4. Scientific Significance: Investigating the Halo Effect 5. Technical Details: Visibility of Stars and Earthshine 6. Image Metadata: 1920x1280px, JPEG

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