Lunar Flyby

Explore the historic closest approach, far-side views, Earth-from-Moon shots, and the solar eclipse. This collection highlights stunning high-resolution crew-captured photos of the Moon’s far side and the Orion spacecraft set against the lunar surface.

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This view of the southwest portion of Orientale Basin...

This View of the Southwest Portion of Orientale Basin...

April 14, 2026
This view of the Moon captures the terminator—the shifting...

This View of the Moon Captures the Terminator—the Shifting...

April 14, 2026
The Sun is rising at the left edge of the Moon, ending a...

The Sun Is Rising at the Left Edge of the Moon, Ending A...

April 14, 2026
The small, bright spot in the center of the image is the...

The Small, Bright Spot in the Center of the Image Is The...

April 14, 2026
The Moon, backlit by the Sun during a solar eclipse, is...

The Moon, Backlit by the Sun During a Solar Eclipse, Is...

April 14, 2026
The lower half of the Moon hangs suspended in time in this...

The Lower Half of the Moon Hangs Suspended in Time in This...

April 14, 2026
The engines on the Orion spacecraft’s service module are...

The Engines on the Orion Spacecraft’s Service Module Are...

April 14, 2026
The Earth appears to be peeking out over the horizon of the...

The Earth Appears to Be Peeking Out Over the Horizon of The...

April 14, 2026
The Artemis II crew captures an image of a crescent Earth on...

The Artemis II Crew Captures an Image of a Crescent Earth On...

April 14, 2026
Resembling a “handprint” to the Artemis II crew, this view...

Resembling a “handprint” to the Artemis II Crew, This View...

April 14, 2026
Poynting crater and Keeler crater are visible side by side in...

Poynting Crater and Keeler Crater Are Visible Side by Side In...

April 14, 2026
NASA’s Orion spacecraft captures the Moon and the Earth in...

NASA’s Orion Spacecraft Captures the Moon and the Earth In...

April 14, 2026
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