Visualization of the Artemis II lunar flyby

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Visualization of the Artemis II lunar flyby

This visualization follows the trajectory of the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II flyby of the Moon, showing what astronauts will see as they approach the Moon and fly around its far side. The angle of the Sun's illumination of the Moon will change throughout the period based on the shifting positions of the Sun, Moon, and spacecraft – revealing both familiar nearside terrain and portions of the far side not visible from Earth. This visualization, compressed from seven hours to one minute, includes Earthset, Earthrise, and a solar eclipse. (Credit: NASA/Ernie Wright)

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