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The Near Side of the Moon
Infrastructure lens: The astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured this photo of the Moon’s near side on April 4, 2026. The image features dark patches at center and right; these are ancient lava flows, which are unique to this side
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- Primary development: The Near Side of the Moon
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Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary source | NASA News |
| Source count | 1 |
| First published | 2026-04-06T14:59:19.000Z |