While we on Earth marveled at a total lunar eclipse, also known as the Blood Moon, on March 14, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander witnessed the opposite. From the Moon’s surface, the spacecraft captured a total solar eclipse, a rare event where Earth moved directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow over the lunar landscape. The Blue Ghost lander, which successfully touched down in the Moon's Mare Crisium on March 2, 2025, documented the eclipse in remarkable detail. One of the standout images showcases the diamond ring effect, captured around 3:30 a.m. CDT, as the Sun began to reappear from behind Earth. Check out the video Firefly released of the eclipse below: This dual perspective of the eclipse, Earth's view of the lunar eclipse and the Moon's opposite view of a solar eclipse, offers a unique glimpse into the intricate dance of celestial bodies. They also highlight the advancements in commercial space exploration, with private companies like Firefly Aerospace playing increasingly important roles in space exploration. Inspired by the eclipse? Check out our Eclipse Collection. See more stunning images and read more at Firefly Aerospace: Firefly’s Official Announcement

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