Summary
Astronauts on the Artemis II mission took pictures of Earth from the far side of the moon. This event occurred just before they lost communication while their spacecraft passed behind the moon.
Key Facts
- The images were captured by astronauts on the Artemis II mission.
- The photos show a view called "Earthset," where Earth is setting behind the moon.
- The pictures display Earth's day side with visible clouds over Australia.
- The spacecraft entered a planned 40-minute communication blackout.
- The event marks one of the farthest points humans have traveled from Earth.
