A Moonlit Earth as Seen From Artemis II
An astronaut aboard the Artemis II mission captured a stunning image of Earth illuminated by moonlight. The photo showcases Earth's full disk along with celestial phenomena, including auroras and zodiacal light. This unique perspective highlights human habitation and the planet's dynamic interaction with the solar system.
- ▪The image was taken after the Orion spacecraft completed its translunar injection burn.
- ▪Earth appears lit by moonlight, with city lights visible in various regions including Spain, Portugal, and Brazil.
- ▪The photo provides a rare view of Earth as a solar system body, showcasing its interaction with solar wind.
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| Publication time | Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000 |
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Earth ObservatoryScienceEarth ObservatoryA Moonlit Earth as Seen From...EarthEarth ObservatoryImage of the DayEO ExplorerTopicsAll TopicsAtmosphereLandHeat & RadiationLife on EarthHuman DimensionsNatural EventsOceansRemote Sensing TechnologySnow & IceWaterMore ContentCollectionsGlobal MapsWorld of ChangeArticlesNotes from the Field BlogEarth Matters BlogBlue Marble: Next GenerationEO KidsMission: BiomesAboutAbout UsSubscribe🛜 RSSContact UsSearch 4 min readA Moonlit Earth as Seen From Artemis IIImage of the Day for June 4, 2026An astronaut’s photo, taken en route to the Moon, reveals our planet and its place in space in a novel way.NASA Earth ObservatoryJun 04, 2026 Article View more Images of the Day:Jun 3, 2026Instruments:PhotographCollections:Astronaut PhotographyBlue MarbleEarth at…
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