Astronauts Capture Stunning Moon Views on Historic Artemis II Flyby

The Artemis II crew has made history by traveling farther into space than any humans before them to explore the moon’s far side.

During their lunar flyby on April 6, the four astronauts captured breathtaking images and video of the lunar surface from just 4,067 miles away.

The mission included a spectacular 53-minute solar eclipse where the sun vanished behind the moon’s silhouette. This rare celestial event lasted nearly seven times longer than any eclipse viewed from the ground on Earth.

“We just went sci fi,” astronaut Victor Glover remarked while witnessing the awe-inspiring sights.

“It just looks unreal.”

In a touching tribute, the crew suggested naming a lunar crater “Carroll” in honor of Commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife. They also shared a stunning “Earthset” photo that mirrored the iconic “Earthrise” image taken during the Apollo 8 mission decades ago.

Quick Smiles:

• The crew officially broke the distance record from Earth previously held by the Apollo 13 mission since 1970.
• Astronaut Victor Glover sent a playful shoutout to Al Roker, expressing his excitement to reconnect after the journey.
• The mission is scheduled to conclude with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10.

The astronauts are looking forward to sharing more of their journey with the world once they safely return home.

This historic trip marks a significant step forward in humanity’s continued exploration of the cosmos.

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