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Artemis II far side Moon phases look opposite from Earth

March 31, 2026NASA Solar System

NASA Solar System explains that from Artemis II's viewpoint on the far side of the Moon, the lunar phase will appear opposite of what observers see from Earth. This reframes public expectations for lunar visuals during the flyby.

Moon phases, but different.
Soon, humans will be on the far side of the Moon. From the Artemis II crew's POV, the Moon phase will be the opposite of what we see on Earth.
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