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Wonder of Science

A stunning time-lapse of Earth setting below the Moon's horizon captured by the Japanese spacecraft Kaguya as it orbits the Moon.

Credit: JAXA/NHK

@wonderofscience Stunning! I feel better for having seen this. Even better the 2nd time. :-)🙂

@wonderofscience i think this clip needs some sailor moon ominous bells from the intro 🌙

@wonderofscience earthrise, earthset, earthrise, earthset

@wonderofscience
The Earth will come out
Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on
'Til tomorrow
Come what may

@wonderofscience holy moly that's cool. are their hi-res versions available?

@wonderofscience How long did it take in reality? why did not the Earth rotate not even a little in the meanwhile?