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After lunar flyby, Artemis II astronauts witness a rare solar eclipse seen only from space

Apr 7, 2026

During the eclipse, the Artemis II crew was able to see stars and planets appearing behind the Moon. The mission successfully completed its lunar flyby on April 6, 2026.

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