A View Like Never Before
art002e024311 (April 6, 2026) - The Artemis II crew was tasked with capturing many key features visible in this image of the Moon, captured on flight day 6. The terminator, or the difference in light and darkness, is visible on the top left. The large dark gray area toward center-left is Orientale Basin, while the characteristic dark patches of ancient lava flow we see on the near side are visible on the right half of this image.
Usage Rights
Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to use. Credit NASA as the source. Check NASA's media usage guidelines for details. Images featuring identifiable individuals may require additional permissions.
Details
NASA ID
art002e024311
Date Created
April 6, 2026
Center
JSC
Media Type
image
Photographer
NASA
Downloads
Download this image in multiple resolutions. All NASA media are free for public use.
