.An astronaut aboard the International Space Station snapped this photo of the Moon as the station orbited 265 kilometers over the USA state of Minnesota on Dec. 17, 2021.Astronauts aboard the orbital lab take images utilizing handheld digital cams, often through windows in the station's cupola, for Crew Earth Observations. Staff members have created manies 1000s of photos of the Moon and also Earth's property, oceans, and atmosphere.On Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, International Observe the Moon Evening, every person in the world is welcomed to discover lunar scientific research, participate in holy reviews, and respect cultural and also individual relationship to the Moon. Find an activity to participate the festivity.Photo credit report: NASA, ESA/Matthias Maurer.