Astronaut on International Space Station Takes Stunning Photo of Waning Crescent Moon. On November 25, 2024, a crew member aboard the ISS pointed their camera towards the Moon instead of looking straight down at Quebec, Canada. The resulting photograph showcases the 27 percent illuminated waning crescent Moon.
Notably, astronauts on the space station observe more frequent moonrises and sunsets due to their high-speed orbit around Earth (28,200 kilometers per hour). This allows them to witness 16 moonrises and sunsets in a single 24-hour period. Unlike ground-based observations, which can be obstructed by clouds, space-based views are unobstructed.
The image, acquired with a Nikon Z9 camera, has been enhanced to improve contrast and remove lens artifacts. The ISS Crew Earth Observations Facility and the Johnson Space Center’s Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit provided the photograph. It is part of the NASA/JSC Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth, offering additional images taken by astronauts and cosmonauts for public viewing.
Source: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/153771/magnificent-moon