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Photos show stunning views of the moon and Earth from the Artemis II mission

Apr 7, 2026, 2:49 PM

In this image provided by NASA, The Artemis II crew captured from lunar orbit, the Moon eclipses th...

In this image provided by NASA, The Artemis II crew captured from lunar orbit, the Moon eclipses the Sun on Monday, April 6, 2026. (NASA via AP)
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The Artemis II astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — hurtled deeper into space than any other humans during a moon flyby Monday that marks NASA’s lunar comeback. They were greeted by a total solar eclipse as they became the first to gaze by eye at parts of the elusive far side of the moon, before hanging a celestial U-turn for home.

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