Artemis II crew captures rare double-auroras on the dark side of Earth — Space photo of the week - Live Science
NASA's Artemis II crew captured a unique photograph of Earth illuminated by moonlight during their journey to the moon. By using high-sensitivity camera settings, the astronauts were able to reveal nighttime city lights and geographical details that are usually obscured.
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It showcases advancements in space photography and provides a unique perspective on Earth's nightside visibility from space.
The four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission captured more than they bargained for when they photographed the nightside of Earth, right after starting their historic journey to the moon.
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