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The surface of the Moon

A crater-marked lunar surface, partly in shadow.

The Artemis II crew captures a portion of the Moon coming into view along the terminator – the boundary between lunar day and night – where low-angle sunlight casts long, dramatic shadows across the surface.  (Credit: NASA)

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Image date: April 6, 2026

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