Artemis II astronauts describe 'unbelievable' lunar eclipse
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The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
WASHINGTON — The crew of the Artemis II mission made history yet again on Monday, when the four astronauts aboard the Orion looped around the moon at the farthest distance from Earth ever traveled by humans and witnessed a total solar eclipse.
Over seven hours, the astronauts took thousands of photos that will help inform scientists’ understanding of the moon. The first ones have now been released.
The astronauts lost connection with Nasa while behind the Moon, as they passed the furthest point humans have ever travelled from Earth.
In the early morning hours of March 3, a total lunar eclipse will pass over the United States. The "blood moon" eclipse will cause the moon to exhibit a reddish hue, according to NASA. It will be visible in parts of the world beginning in the evening and ...