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The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse

image of the Moon taken on the ISS during a lunar eclipse
Published: February 28, 2022
Historical Date: May 26, 2021

The Moon pictured during a lunar eclipse is seen from the International Space Station during a northwest to southeast orbital trek 263 miles above the Pacific Ocean.

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