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1 min read Night Sky Network Celebrates Artemis II Today, the crew of Artemis II reaches a milestone, traveling farther than any humans in recorded history, as they orbit the far side of the Moon, roughly 4,000 miles above the lunar surface. You can watch this historic broadcast on NASA’s YouTube channel today, April 6, 2026, at 10 AM Pacific (1 PM Eastern), or on NASA+.
Why It Matters
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Key Details
- Exploring Moon Phases Skywatcher’s Guide to the Moon Why Doesn’t the Moon Fall to Earth?
- Moon Myths from Around the World Apollo at 50 Moon Toolkit Can You See The Flag On the Moon?
- Earth Craters and Moon Map From us here at Night Sky Network, Godspeed Integrity, and the crew of Artemis II!
- –Vivian White and Kat TrocheThe NASA Night Sky Network Team
Background Context
1 min read Night Sky Network Celebrates Artemis II Today, the crew of Artemis II reaches a milestone, traveling farther than any humans in recorded history, as they orbit the far side of the Moon, roughly 4,000 miles above the lunar surface. You can watch this historic broadcast on NASA’s YouTube channel today, April 6, 2026, at 10 AM Pacific (1 PM Eastern), or on NASA+. Be sure to celebrate with your communities with the following NSN resources: Weird Ways to Observe the Moon Why Does the Moon Have Phases? Exploring Moon Phases Skywatcher’s Guide to the Moon Why Doesn’t the Moon Fall to Earth? Moon Myths from Around the World Apollo at 50 Moon Toolkit Can You See The Flag On the Moon? Eart
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