What is an 'Earthset' as filmed by Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman?

An 'Earthset' is a rare phenomenon where the Earth is seen to gradually disappear behind the Moon's edge or horizon, as filmed by astronaut Reid Wiseman from lunar orbit.

When did Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman film the Earthset?

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman filmed the Earthset on April 6, 2026, while the crew was in lunar orbit.

What human spaceflight distance record was set during the Earthset event?

During the Earthset event, the Artemis II crew set a new human spaceflight distance record at approximately 252,756 miles from Earth.

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Astronaut Films Earth Disappearing Behind Moon

20 Apr

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Summary

Astronaut Reid Wiseman filmed a rare Earthset from lunar orbit in April 2026.
The video captures Earth vanishing behind the Moon's edge, seen from lunar orbit.
The crew set a human spaceflight distance record at over 252,000 miles from Earth.

Astronaut Films Earth Disappearing Behind Moon

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman has released captivating video of an 'Earthset,' a phenomenon where Earth gradually disappears behind the Moon's horizon. The astronaut captured this rare spectacle on April 6, 2026, while the crew was in lunar orbit.

Filmed with an iPhone and 8x zoom through the Orion capsule window, the footage shows Earth slowly descending behind the lunar limb. Swirling clouds over Australia and Oceania are visible before the planet vanishes. A Moon crater is also prominent in the foreground.