"Apollo 8 and 13's Jim Lovell, in a message to the Artemis II crew recorded before his 2015 death: 'Welcome to my old neighborhood! It's a historic day and I know how busy you'll be, but don't forget to enjoy the view.'"
The lunar quartet will reach a maximum distance of 252,760 miles shortly after 7 p.m. ET. Following this, the crew will start a seven-hour lunar orbit and observation period. At 6:44 p.m. ET, they will experience a 40-minute radio blackout while on the dark side of the Moon. The crew will also witness a solar eclipse and has plans to capture a new version of the iconic 'Earthrise' photo. Jim Lovell's message to the crew emphasizes the historic nature of the day and the importance of enjoying the view.
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