Artemis II Lunar Flyby: A Mark on the 🌕 & Our ❤️

The Artemis II mission completed a historic seven-hour flyby of the Moon — marking humanity’s first return since Apollo 17 and revealing the Moon’s far side once again.

Image Credit: NASA

The day before…

The Lunar Flyby

The crew witnessed a breathtaking Earthset — as our planet slowly dipped below the lunar horizon while Orion moved behind the Moon — followed by a quiet, powerful Earthrise, as Earth reappeared on the other side.

After completing their lunar observations, the crew experienced nearly an hour-long solar eclipse, as the spacecraft, Moon, and Sun aligned. With most of the Sun hidden, they studied the delicate glow of the solar corona — the Sun’s outer atmosphere — shimmering along the Moon’s edge.

During the eclipse, they also observed rare phenomena visible only on the Moon’s dark side: six brief flashes of light, caused by meteoroids striking the lunar surface at incredible speeds.

And as we await more images and data from this historic mission, let’s pause and revisit the most moving moments — the ones that have already found their place in history… 🚀🌙

Leaving a mark on our hearts — on Earth and on the Moon

About 12 hours ago

 April 6, 2026

April 4, 2026

April 3, 2026

Looking at these images and following the mission, there are moments that take my breath away…

Watching these scenes unfold right before our eyes —

bathed in the soft light of the Moon, a light that feels both distant and deeply familiar.

Moments where human memory and gratitude exist alongside scientific discovery and modern technology — all at once.

And as I look at these images, I find myself wishing something simple:

to witness something truly beautiful — more often. 🌙