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Artemis Crew Captures Earth Setting Behind Moon in Unique Image

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  • The Artemis crew captured an image of Earth setting behind the Moon during a lunar flyby.
  • The photo depicts a blue Earth with white clouds over Australia and Oceania on the day side.
  • The image shows the contrast between Earth's lit and dark sides as it sinks below the lunar horizon.

The Artemis crew has captured a unique image of Earth setting below the lunar horizon during their flyby around the Moon, as reported by Aftonbladet. The photo shows a subdued blue Earth with bright white clouds descending behind the cratered lunar surface. On Earth's day side, swirling clouds are visible over Australia and the Oceania region, while the dark side experiences nighttime.

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