Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Seen here the Eagle soars towards a rendezvous with the orbiting Command Module piloted by Michael Collins . The smooth, dark mare area on the surface below is Mare Smithii located just below the equator on the extreme eastern edge of the lunar nearside . The Earth is visible hanging above the moon's western horizon.
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