An Artemis II astronaut captured Earth in striking detail, even showing green auroras. Here's why the view inspires humans in a profound way.

NASA shares photos of Earth taken by Artemis II crew

The four Artemis II astronauts are preparing for photography and reviewing lunar geography as their Orion spacecraft heads to the moon on Day 4 of flight.

The Artemis II crew has crossed the halfway mark on its journey to the moon, with NASA releasing new imagery Saturday morning on X as the four astronauts prepare for a historic flyaround that will take them farther from Earth than any human has traveled in more than half a century.

The engine burn is a pivotal move that will put the astronauts on a path that humans haven’t traveled in half a century — one with plenty of risks.

As the Artemis II mission makes its way toward the moon, photos taken by the crew have shifted from highlighting Earth to refocusing on the moon.

With NASA's flight tracker, you can follow along with the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission as they make their way toward the moon.

The Artemis II, which launched on Wednesday, has passed its halfway point to the moon. On Friday, crew members shared new photos of Earth from space.