A new iconic image: Earth rising over the rim of the Moon as the Integrity spacecraft emerges from behind the lunar far side. (NASA) After a historic lunar flyby that carried four astronauts farther from Earth than humanity has ever been,

The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.

Artemis II astronauts are flying past the moon’s far side, observing and photographing it before returning to Earth.

With Artemis II’s historic mission to the moon capturing the nation’s attention, some may be wondering why the far side of the moon remains hidden from view – even as it rotates.

Artemis II live: ‘Spirits high’ among Nasa crew as spacecraft returns to Earth after record-breaking mission - A 15-second thruster burn nudges the Orion spacecraft on course back to Earth

Artemis II astronauts are nearing the moon for what will be a six-hour, non-stop lunar flyby that may reveal fresh images of the dark side of the moon.