The Edge of Two Worlds - NASA
Summary: Captured by the Artemis II crew on April 6, 2026, this image shows Earth in a crescent phase as it approaches the Moon during a lunar flyby, approximately six minutes before Earthset.
This photograph, titled 'The Edge of Two Worlds,' was taken by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby on April 6, 2026. The image captures Earth in a crescent phase, illuminated from the right, with the dark side experiencing nighttime. Swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region on the day side. In the foreground, the Moon's rugged surface displays secondary crater chains, which are geological structures formed by material ejected during violent primary impacts. The scene occurs approximately six minutes before Earthset, as our planet appears to pass behind the Moon.
Document outline
1. Image Overview: The Edge of Two Worlds 2. Mission Context: Artemis II Lunar Flyby 3. Visual Description: Crescent Earth and Lunar Surface 4. Geological Features: Secondary Crater Chains 5. Technical Metadata: Image Capture Details
