The initial close-up images of the Moon, captured by NASA’s Artemis II astronauts during their landmark test mission, offer views of lunar regions never before witnessed by humans—including a unique solar eclipse observed from space. These groundbreaking photos, unveiled on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, were taken on April 6 as the crew completed a seven-hour transit over the Moon’s far side, signifying humanity’s renewed proximity to the lunar environment.