This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: A visualization of a dark moon eclipsing the sun is marked with handwritten notes in this April 6, 2026, screenshot from an Artemis II crew member's tablet. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (in blue) and Victor "Ike" Glover (in green) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen (in red) observed impact flashes and their locations, which are noted on the image.
Overall, the astronauts reported seeing five extremely faint "pinprick" bursts of light from their view aboard Orion, which was 46,000 miles (74,000 kilometers) away from the moon at the time. These flashes are sparked by rocky fragments hitting the moon. From April 1 through April 10, 2026, NASA's Artemis II crew traveled to the moon and back and, along the way, captured imagery and scientific observations of our nearest neighbor.
Now, the full lunar science data set from their journey is available to the global science community and to the public for further study. Read about the report, listen to crew audio observations, and explore more. MA in English, copy editor since 2021 with experience in higher education and health content.
Dedicated to trustworthy science news. Full profile → Master's in physics with research experience. Long-time science news enthusiast.
Plays key role in Science X's editorial success.
Extract — continue reading at the source.
