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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A close-up view of the Moon along the terminator—the boundary...

A Close-up View of the Moon Along the Terminator—the Boundary...

April 14, 2026
A close-up view of the Birkhoff crater on the Moon’s far...

A Close-up View of the Birkhoff Crater on the Moon’s Far...

April 14, 2026
A bright portion of the Moon is visible in this image. If you...

A Bright Portion of the Moon Is Visible in This Image. if You...

April 14, 2026
The Orion spacecraft is seen in the foreground lit up by the...

The Orion Spacecraft Is Seen in the Foreground Lit up by The...

April 14, 2026
The Moon seen peeking above the window sill of the Orion...

The Moon Seen Peeking Above the Window Sill of the Orion...

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

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

April 14, 2026
The lunar surface fills the frame in sharp detail, as seen...

The Lunar Surface Fills the Frame in Sharp Detail, as Seen...

April 14, 2026
The Artemis II crew – Mission Specialist Christina Koch (top...

The Artemis II Crew – Mission Specialist Christina Koch (top...

April 14, 2026
The Artemis II crew captures the Moon's curved limb during...

The Artemis II Crew Captures the Moon's Curved Limb During...

April 14, 2026
The Artemis II crew captures a portion of the Moon coming...

The Artemis II Crew Captures a Portion of the Moon Coming...

April 14, 2026
The Artemis II crew captures a faint view of a crescent Earth...

The Artemis II Crew Captures a Faint View of a Crescent Earth...

April 14, 2026
The Artemis II crew captured a close-up snapshot of the near...

The Artemis II Crew Captured a Close-up Snapshot of the Near...

April 14, 2026
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