Blue Ghost lander captures first-ever high-definition images of sunset on the Moon

Watching the sunset is a beautiful sight on Earth. But now, for the first time, a sunset on the Moon has been captured in stunning detail. NASA and Firefly Aerospace released high-definition images of the lunar sunset on Tuesday, just before the Blue Ghost lander stopped functioning over the weekend.

Moon’s Horizon Glow Captured in Striking Images
Firefly Aerospace shared the images on X, showing close-up shots of the Moon’s surface. One picture displayed the Sun setting on the lunar horizon. Another captured a distant view of Earth, while a third featured Venus shining in the dark sky.

A post from Firefly read, "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 next time! #BGM1."

Earlier, Blue Ghost also captured high-definition images of a lunar sunrise. NASA shared one of these images, showing the Moon’s rugged surface and deep craters with sunlight streaming in from the distance.