Today, the crew of Artemis II reaches a milestone, traveling farther than any humans in recorded history, as they orbit the far side of the Moon, roughly 4,000 miles above the lunar surface.
You can watch this historic broadcast onNASA’s YouTubechannel today, April 6, 2026, at 10 AM Pacific, or onNASA+.
Be sure to celebrate with your communities with the following NSN resources:
Weird Ways to Observe the Moon
Why Does the Moon Have Phases?
Exploring Moon Phases
Skywatcher’s Guide to the Moon
Why Doesn’t the Moon Fall to Earth?
Moon Myths from Around the World
Apollo at 50 Moon Toolkit
Can You See The Flag On the Moon?
Earth Craters and Moon Map
From us here at Night Sky Network, Godspeed Integrity, and the crew of Artemis II
–Vivian White and Kat TrocheThe NASA Night Sky Network Team