Artemis II's moon-bound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
By Marcia Dunn
Published on April 3, 2026.
The Artemis II astronauts have taken photos of Earth as they make their way towards the moon, capturing its beauty and depth. The crew is currently 90,000 miles from Earth and are expected to reach their destination on Monday. They will be the first astronauts to travel to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. The images were taken by commander Reid Wiseman and taken by the team.
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