NASA shares vibrant Earth views from Artemis II with a rare green aurora

Published on 24 April 2026

Green aurora visible from the Orion capsule

NASA has released fresh Earth images captured by Artemis II astronauts while en route to the Moon. Shot from inside the Orion capsule, the photographs reveal vivid planetary colours and even a striking green aurora. Coming as the mission targets returning humans to the lunar surface, the images provide a rare, firsthand perspective on Earth’s beauty from deep space.

Images were taken by Artemis II astronauts en route to the Moon
Views come from the Orion capsule showing Earth in vibrant colours
A rare green aurora is visible in the photographs
The mission is aimed at bringing humans back to the Moon

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NASA shares vibrant Earth views from Artemis II with a rare green aurora

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