As Earth goes out of sight, radio contact with mission control will drop for roughly 40 minutes because the moon itself blocks the line of sight back home. Even without that link, the crew will keep working in the Orion spacecraft, dubbed Integrity, using onboard devices to capture images, measurements, and notes.

Follow live updates as NASA's Artemis II crew members circle the moon in the Orion spacecraft. The astronauts lifted off last week and are expected to come within 4,070 miles of the lunar surface.

The four Artemis II astronauts in Orion are preparing for their lunar flyby on Monday, April 6, during which they will be eclipsed as they become the most distant humans.

The Artemis II are concluding their historic lunar flyby observations with an epic total solar eclipse. (AP Photo)

The four Artemis 2 astronauts will see a solar eclipse from beyond the moon's far side on Monday evening (April 6), and they'll use the opportunity to make some science observations.

Central Indiana's 2026 total lunar eclipse will be obscured by clouds. Here's how to watch the 'blood moon' live.

North Carolinians and people across North America will witness a total lunar eclipse, often referred to as a "blood moon," on March 3. Here's when peak is

On March 3, a blood moon will coincide with 2026's only total lunar eclipse. Here's everything to know if you're planning to watch from Florida.

A solar eclipse or a lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, Moon, and lunar nodes align. This alignment takes place twice a year during an eclipse season. This video is available in over 20 languages;

View post: Ahead of the ‘Michael’ Cinema Release, Netflix Streams Michael Jackson’s First Movie A rare selenelion event will occur during a total lunar eclipse across the US next week. Atmospheric refraction allows simultaneous viewing of both the ...

Many people are curious about eclipses in April 2026. This guide explains whether a solar or lunar grahan will occur, including key dates, facts, and precautions.