The docking mechanism for Artemis III’s close-to-home trial run is already at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. The latest model Starship is close to launching on a test flight from South Texas, and a scaled-down version of Blue Moon will attempt a lunar landing later this year.

NASA’s Artemis II mission heralds a new era of space exploration. It is not hyperbole to say that, for many, the mission’s astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy

But despite the great accomplishments of Artemis II’s 10-day flight around the moon and back, Artemis III’s success is far from guaranteed.

The moon's orientation changes quite dramatically across time and between places, largely due to differences in perspective.

As of Friday, April 10, the Moon phase is Third Quarter. Tonight, 49% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide.

The Moon Landing has once again captured the world’s attention. With all the excitement surrounding Artemis’ program and humanity’s return to the Moon, it’s impossible not to look back at one of the most historic and incredible moments of all time.