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Astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission watched tiny meteorites slam into the moon in real time, sparking cheers from scientists tracking risks to future lunar bases. The rare observations during a total solar eclipse will help protect crews returning to the moon by 2028.
Four astronauts are speeding back to Earth after humanity's first crewed journey beyond low orbit in over 50 years. They even caught a total solar eclipse during their historic trip around the moon.
For the first time in over 50 years, humans flew around the Moon and witnessed sights no one had ever seen in sunlight. Scientists watching from Earth screamed with delight as the crew shared stunning observations of green and brown hues, meteorite impacts, and a total solar eclipse from space.
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Four astronauts just became the farthest-flying humans in history, soaring 252,000 miles from Earth during humanity's return to deep space. They're now racing home after spending six hours studying the moon's surface and capturing a rare solar eclipse from beyond.
Four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission photographed Earth setting behind the moon's horizon, echoing the iconic images captured during Apollo 8 in 1968. The crew later witnessed a total solar eclipse from space, one of the rarest sights in human history.
Four astronauts just witnessed the first solar eclipse ever seen from behind the moon, capturing breathtaking photos during humanity's farthest journey in over 50 years. Their historic flyby broke distance records and revealed never-before-seen views of our cosmic neighborhood.
Four astronauts just became the first humans in over 50 years to fly around the far side of the moon, capturing thousands of stunning images including a nearly hour-long solar eclipse impossible to see from Earth. They're heading home Friday after making history.
The Artemis II crew witnessed a breathtaking total solar eclipse from deep space that lasted nearly an hour, instead of the few minutes we see from Earth. Their stunning photos show the Moon as a crisp black orb surrounded by the Sun's glowing corona, dotted with bright stars.
Four astronauts just returned humanity's first close-up moon photos in over 50 years, including a jaw-dropping view of a solar eclipse from space. The images from NASA's Artemis II mission show our cosmic neighbor like we've never seen it before.
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts just witnessed something only a handful of humans have ever seen: a total solar eclipse from beyond the moon that lasted nearly an hour. The crew watched Earth's glow illuminate the lunar surface as the sun vanished behind a "black orb" ringed with corona.
Four astronauts just traveled farther from Earth than anyone in history, witnessing a spectacular solar eclipse from behind the Moon. After 53 years, humanity has returned to lunar space with cameras rolling and hearts full. #
NASA's Artemis II crew just shared breathtaking images from humanity's first Moon fly-by in over 50 years, including an "Earthset" and a 54-minute solar eclipse. These historic photos mark a giant leap forward in returning humans to deep space.
Four astronauts witnessed something no human has ever experienced: a total solar eclipse from just above the moon that lasted nearly an hour. The Artemis II crew captured the spectacular view during NASA's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
Four astronauts will witness a total solar eclipse lasting 53 minutes from beyond the moon on April 6, 2026, seven times longer than any eclipse visible from Earth. Their observations from this record-breaking distance could help scientists understand the sun's mysterious outer atmosphere.
Four astronauts are making history as the first humans in 52 years to see the far side of the moon with their own eyes, and their observations could unlock lunar secrets. Despite a minor toilet hiccup, the crew is preparing for a breathtaking 53-minute solar eclipse behind the moon.
On August 2, 2027, the longest total solar eclipse on easily accessible land this century will darken skies over major cities in Spain, Morocco, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia for over six minutes. Scientists say this rare celestial event offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness something no other known planet experiences.
After a month of silence that threatened to end its mission, Europe's Proba-3 Coronagraph satellite has reconnected with Earth. The spacecraft, which creates artificial solar eclipses in space, is stable and recovering from its ordeal.
Hundreds of volunteers across America turned the 2024 total solar eclipse into groundbreaking science, capturing over 52,000 calibrated photos now available to researchers worldwide. Their coordinated effort created the first-ever dataset that lets scientists study how the Sun's mysterious corona evolves minute by minute.
On August 2, 2027, the Moroccan city of Tangier will experience nearly five minutes of total darkness as a rare solar eclipse sweeps across the region. The coastal city's perfect blend of accessibility, history, and Mediterranean beauty makes it an ideal destination for witnessing one of nature's most spectacular shows.
A European satellite photographed February's annular solar eclipse from orbit, revealing spectacular views most people on Earth couldn't see. The images show the moon creating a perfect glowing ring as it passed between our planet and the sun.
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