Blue Ghost Moon Lander Captures Glow of Lunar Sunset . See Pics

Science: Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Moon lander has achieved a great milestone by capturing high-definition images of moon. This is the first time when such imagery has been recorded, offering a breathtaking view of the sun setting over the Moon's horizon.  

A Mission to Remember  
The Blue Ghost lander, part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, landed on the Moon on March 2, 2025, in the Mare Crisium region. Over the course of its two-week mission, the lander successfully conducted scientific experiments and captured stunning visuals, including the lunar sunset on March 16, 2025.

The Glow of Lunar Dust
The images reveal a phenomenon known as "lunar horizon glow," which is believed to be caused by charged lunar dust particles levitating due to solar ultraviolet radiation. This glow was first emerged in theory by Apollo 17 astronaut Eugene Cernan and is now being studied in greater detail thanks to the Blue Ghost's imagery.

Fun Facts About Mission Blue Ghost
During its mission, the Blue Ghost lander carried 10 NASA payloads, including instruments for drilling into the lunar surface and collecting regolith samples. The lander operated for five hours into the lunar night before shutting down due to a lack of solar energy. 

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Private Mission 
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost mission has set a new standard for private lunar exploration, achieving all its objectives and providing invaluable data for future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.