Earthset and a solar eclipse: Nasa releases first images from Moon fly-by
NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby
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NASA has released the first photographs taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their recent fly-by of the Moon. The images include an "Earthset," showing Earth rising beyond the lunar surface, and a solar eclipse, where the Moon blocked out the Sun. The Earthset photo echoes the famous "Earthrise" image from Apollo 8. The solar eclipse provided the astronauts with nearly 54 minutes of totality due to Orion's proximity to the Moon, and the Sun's corona and Venus were visible. The Earthrise photograph was captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 18:41 Eastern Daylight Time (2341BST) on Monday.
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AI-ExtractedThe Earthrise photograph was captured through the Orion spacecraft window at 18:41 Eastern Daylight Time (2341BST) on Monday.
Victor Glover described the eclipse as "sci-fi" and "unreal", also describing the view of the corona of the Sun.
The astronauts enjoyed nearly 54 minutes of totality during the solar eclipse because of Orion's proximity to the Moon.
Nasa has released the first photographs taken by the Artemis II astronauts during their fly-by of the Moon.
Solar eclipses are fleetingly brief when seen from Earth.
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