art002e010327 (April 6, 2026) – The Artemis II crew captured this view of Vavilov crater and the surrounding terrain during their lunar flyby. Brightly illuminated terrain contrasts with deep shadow along the upper edge of the Moon, where low-angle sunlight accentuates the rims and walls of numerous craters. The view highlights variations in texture and topography across Vavilov and the surrounding landscape. Credit: NASA
Album Artemis_II_Lunar_Science
Date April 6, 2026