Blue Ghost Lander Captures First Commercial Lunar View of Solar Eclipse

Firefly Aerospace’s lunar lander documented a breathtaking solar eclipse from the moon, marking a historic milestone for commercial space exploration.

The Blue Ghost lunar lander, operated by Firefly Aerospace, captured stunning images of a solar eclipse from the moon's Mare Crisium region on March 14, 2025.
The event, viewed as a total solar eclipse from the moon, coincided with a total lunar eclipse visible from Earth, lasting over two hours in totality.
The images include the 'diamond ring effect' and a reflection of the eclipse on the lander’s solar panels, showcasing the unique perspective from the lunar surface.
Blue Ghost, the first commercial lander to operate during such an event, also carried NASA instruments to study lunar subsurface and environmental dynamics.
The mission, which began with a successful landing on March 2, is set to conclude on March 16, with additional images, including a lunar sunset, expected before its shutdown.