Space: Artemis II astronauts capture extraordinary “Earthset”
Summary
The astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission took special photos of Earth while they orbited the far side of the Moon. The event they captured is called an "Earthset," where Earth looks like it is setting below the Moon’s horizon.Key Facts
- Artemis II is a NASA mission sending astronauts around the Moon.
- The astronauts took pictures of Earth from space during their trip.
- An "Earthset" happens when Earth appears to go below the Moon’s horizon, similar to a sunset on Earth.
- The images show how Earth looks from a different and rare viewpoint in space.
- The photos help scientists and the public see the planet from far away.
- Artemis II is part of NASA’s ongoing efforts to explore space beyond Earth’s orbit.
- The mission’s crew shared these images to highlight their unique space journey.
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