Space / 2026-04-06
A “Handprint” on the Moon
NASA's image library records A “Handprint” on the Moon.
art002e012010 (April 6, 2026) - Resembling a “handprint” to the Artemis II crew, this view highlights contrasting dark and light features on the Moon’s surface. From top to bottom, the darker regions include Oceanus Procellarum, Mare Humorum—known as the “Sea of Moisture”—and the crater Byrgius A. Credit: NASA
A CLOSER LOOK
art002e012010 (April 6, 2026) - Resembling a “handprint” to the Artemis II crew, this view highlights contrasting dark and light features on the Moon’s surface. From top to bottom, the darker regions include Oceanus Procellarum, Mare Humorum—known as the “Sea of Moisture”—and the crater Byrgius A. Credit: NASA
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NASA Image and Video LibraryA “Handprint” on the MoonOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.