eclipse

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Another image captures the total solar eclipse that occurred when the moon blocked the sun from the crew’s perspective.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The crew reported in vivid detail features of the lunar surface and later witnessed a solar eclipse, when the Moon passed in front of the Sun.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

During this eclipse of Earth, the crew members will reach their closest point to the moon at about 4,070 miles, with the moon appearing about the size of a basketball held at arm’s length.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

On about the sixth day of the mission, as Orion cruises beyond the Moon, the astronauts will get to see a total solar eclipse.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Soon after Deganawidah's warning, a solar eclipse occurred.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann