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SUMMARY

NASA has shared spectacular images from the Artemis II mission, featuring a recreation of the iconic 1968 Earthrise photo, captured as Earthset through the Orion spacecraft window. The mission also produced unique eclipse photos, including the first seen from the Nikon Z9, showing a glowing halo around the Moon and visible stars. These images offer valuable documentation from humanity's return to deep space.

TAKEAWAYS

Artemis II crew captured new images during lunar flyby.

A recreation of the iconic Earthrise photo was taken.

New eclipse photos were captured, including from a Nikon Z9.

Images showcase Earthset, lunar craters, and celestial phenomena.

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