NASA 06/04/2026

Experience the historic "Earthset" captured by the Artemis II crew in April 2026. This NASA image shows Earth sinking behind the Moon's far side, marking humanity's first crewed return to lunar orbit in over 50 years. Learn about the mission's success and the record-breaking journey of the Orion spacecraft.

EARTHRISE IMAGE BY NASA

A NEW VIEW OF THE MOON [NASA ID art002e009287]-268410 art002e009287 (April 6, 2026) – Earth sets at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, over the Moon’s curved limb in this photo captured by the Artemis II crew during...
art002e009287 (April 6, 2026) – Earth sets at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, over the Moon’s curved limb in this photo captured by the Artemis II crew during…