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The Near Side of the Moon

Strategic angle: The astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured this photo of the Moon’s near side on April 4, 2026. The image features dark patches at center and right; these are ancient lava flows, which are unique to this side

Editorial StaffApril 6, 20261 min read

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