The Artemis 2 astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft witnessed a rare total solar eclipse from beyond the moon on April 6, an event captured in a newly released NASA timelapse. This unique vantage point allowed for an extended totality of approximately 53 minutes, significantly longer than Earth-based eclipses, as the moon fully obscured the sun during the mission's far-side lunar flyby. The observation, unaffected by Earth's atmosphere, provided exceptionally clear views of the sun's corona, revealing faint features and background stars. The mission, which also involved a temporary communications blackout, highlights the observational potential of deep space missions for studying transient celestial phenomena. The Artemis 2 crew is expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego on April 10.