Artemis II Earthset: Commander Wiseman Films Earth Behind Moon

Artemis II mission commander Reid Wiseman captured a historic 'Earthset' with his smartphone on April 6, 2026, as the Orion spacecraft reached the furthest distance from Earth in human history. NASA's official YouTube channel released this raw footage, showcasing our home planet slipping behind the rugged lunar horizon into the void.

"Would you look at that, man," said commander Wiseman, as the Earth begin to fade behind our natural satellite.

Beyond Wiseman's spontaneous exclamation, the 54-second clip features the distinct clicking of mission specialist Christina Koch's camera shutter in the background. This subtle audio detail highlights the crew's relentless work inside the Orion capsule, mapping the lunar surface with precision for future lunar bases.