07/04/2026
A crucial milestone was reached yesterday when the Artemis II crew completed their lunar flyby and witnessed sights no human eyes have ever seen before — a nearly 50‑minute solar eclipse, distinct craters along the terminator on the far side of the Moon, and even multiple meteoroids (apparently a mini meteor shower) striking the lunar surface in real time.
I am sharing a few of the incredible images that NASA has released so far (in case you have not seen these already). One of the astronauts mentioned: “Humans have not evolved to see what we are seeing. It’s hard to describe.” Looking at these snapshots from the flyby, I can only imagine the awe behind those words.
Photo Credit: Artemis II Crew; NASA