Earthset From the Lunar Far Side

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While additional imagery will continue to be processed after their return, the astronauts have already delivered a remarkable collection of photos.

Key Details

Among them is a shot of Earthset, echoing the iconic Earthrise photos taken by Apollo 8 astronauts in 1968.
During an Earthset, the planet appears to sink below the lunar horizon.
In this scene, a partially lit crescent Earth drops behind the Moon as seen by crew on the Orion spacecraft.
The Earth’s sunlit side shows white clouds and blue water over the Oceania region, while the dark areas are experiencing nighttime.

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