"Seconds after the sun set behind the moon, you can see Earthshine, NASA astronaut Victor Glover told Mission Control, calling the moon a black orb. Earth's so bright out there."
"It's a really unique way to view an eclipse, says Kelsey Young, a planetary scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and lunar science lead for the Artemis II mission."
"From Earth, total solar eclipses are spectacular thanks to a cosmic coincidence: even though the sun is about 400 times larger than the moon, the two appear about the same size in our skies."
The Artemis II mission crew witnessed a total solar eclipse from a vantage point above the moon, an experience unlike any other. As the moon obscured the sun, the astronauts observed Earth's brightness from their spacecraft. This eclipse differed from terrestrial events, as the moon completely hid the sun for most of the duration. The alignment of the sun and moon creates a spectacular view, allowing the corona to be visible for a brief period. This unique perspective provided insights into the cosmic relationship between these celestial bodies.
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