Sunrise and sunset on the Moon – impressive photos

A few days ago, on March 16th, Firefly Aerospace’s Moonlight – the first commercial spacecraft to land successfully on the Moon – completed its mission and returned to Earth.

Among the most impressive images he captured was a complete sunrise and sunset on the Moon.

Sunsets Hit Differently on the Moon! More Images Below of the Horizon Glow That Comes to Life Just Above the Moon’s Surface as the Sun Goes Down. This Milestone EMBODIES ALL THE ACHIEVEMENTS from this Historic Firefly Mission. Thank you #Blueghost For the Final Goodbye. UNTIL… pic.twitter.com/qfmetbivdt

– Firefly Aerospace (@firefly_Space) March 18, 2025

The “blue ghost” fell to the Mare Crisium basin, located in the northeast quarter of the Moon on March 2.

Sunrise, Sunset
Swiftly Flows the Lunar Day

Thanks to Cameras ABOARD @Firefly_Space‘s Blue Ghost Lander, We’ve Seen the Start and End of a Day on the Moon. Check out the science we did in Between: https://t.co/lhyispv9qx pic.twitter.com/3e3sny2vqi

– nasa (@nasa) March 19, 2025

In another striking image, the “blue ghost” pulled from the point of landing the sun to rise behind the earth.

#Blueghost Got Her First Diamond Ring! Captured at our Landing Site in the Moon’s Mare Crisium Around 3:30 AM CDT, The Photo Shows the Sun About to Emerge from Totality Behind Earth. Hope to have more shots to share soon! #Bgm1 pic.twitter.com/zvzikrhmxt

– Firefly Aerospace (@firefly_Space) March 14, 2025

Blue Ghost left Earth on January 15, with the aim of exploring the sea of ​​crisis and collect samples from the surface of the Moon, with scientists hoping that the findings will help prepare future crews.