How to watch the historic Artemis II lunar flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission is about to make history. After a successful April 1 launch , and a trip of 39,000 miles through space , astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen are about to travel farther from Earth than any human beings have before, and you can watch the entire thing unfold online. NASA will stream the entire flyby on YouTube and its own NASA+ website , with coverage beginning at 1PM ET.  You can also watch NASA+ through Netflix . It's going to take some time for things to get underway, so if you're working or have plans this evening but don't want to miss seeing history being made, your best bet is to try and catch a handful of key moments. At approximately 1:56PM ET, Artemis II will fly farther than any crewed mission has before, breaking the previous record set by Apollo 13 in 1970. Then, the Orion spacecraft will begin its flyby of the Moon at 2:45PM ET, with the craft expected to make its closest approach to the lunar surface at approximately 7:02PM ET. A few short minutes later, the spacecraft will reach its maximum distance from Earth at about 7:07PM ET.  A little more than an hour later at 8:35PM, the Artemis II crew will get a chance to see a total solar eclipse from the far side of the Moon. This is something that won't be visible from Earth. So if you can only catch one part of the

7 April 2026 at 08:42 am

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How to watch the historic Artemis II lunar flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission is poised to make history, as astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen prepare to travel farther from Earth than any human beings have before. After a successful launch on April 1st, the crew has completed a 39,000-mile journey through space, and the historic lunar flyby is set to unfold live online.

NASA will be streaming the entire event on YouTube and its own NASA+ website, with coverage beginning at 1 PM ET. Viewers can also access NASA+ through Netflix, making it easier than ever to witness this monumental moment in space exploration. While the broadcast will run for several hours, there are key moments that are not to be missed, especially for those with commitments later in the day.

At approximately 1:56 PM ET, Artemis II will break the record set by Apollo 13 in 1970 for the farthest distance traveled by a crewed mission. This milestone will mark a significant achievement in spaceflight, as the crew continues on their historic journey. Following this record-breaking moment, the Orion spacecraft will begin its flyby of the Moon at 2:45 PM ET. The closest approach to the lunar surface is expected around 7:02 PM ET, offering a rare glimpse of our natural satellite from a unique vantage point.

Just a few minutes after reaching its closest approach, the spacecraft will reach its maximum distance from Earth at about 7:07 PM ET. This marks another pivotal moment in the mission, as the crew pushes the boundaries of human exploration further than ever before.

Later in the evening, at 8:35 PM ET, the Artemis II crew will have the unique opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse from the far side of the Moon. This event is not visible from Earth, making it a truly exclusive experience for the astronauts. If viewers are unable to tune in for the entire broadcast, this particular moment is highly recommended, as it showcases the incredible sights and experiences available only in space.

The Artemis II mission represents a significant step forward in NASA's efforts to return humans to the Moon and eventually establish a sustainable presence on its surface. By streaming the lunar flyby live, NASA is making this historic event accessible to a global audience, allowing people from all corners of the world to bear witness to this extraordinary achievement.

As the Artemis II crew continues on their journey, the world watches with anticipation, eager to see the next milestones in space exploration. This live broadcast serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery, as we venture further into the final frontier.

Source: Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics

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