The recent Artemis II mission gave four astronauts a one-of-a-kind perspective on Earth, and their photos show just how small and striking the planet looks from deep space.

In honor of Earth Day, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center shared an interactive digital tool turns satellite images of the planet’s landscapes into a typeface. “The planet can spell your name—literally,” the Kennedy Space Center’s X post says.

On April 6, 2026, shortly before Earth slid behind the Moon from the perspective of Orion, and the spacecraft lost radio signal with mission control for 40 minutes, the Artemis II crew captured this stunning image of Earth setting over the lunar surface.

April 22 is Earth Day. Have some fun and use NASA's Landsat to see your name in satellite images. Use interactive map for Florida Earth Day activities. Happy Earth Day! The 56th annual celebration of the day is April 22 and there's plenty of festivals and cleanups planned around Florida.

The event at Old Courthouse Square featured more than 50 exhibitors, live performances and hands-on activities aimed at raising awareness about climate change and other environmental concerns.

The first Earth Day, in 1970, came in response to a series of environmental disasters. The pesticide DDT was devastating bird populations. A record-breaking oil spill had polluted the waters off Santa Barbara, Calif. In Cleveland, the Cuyahoga River had caught on fire.

Nicole Scherzinger marks Earth Day with breathtaking nature photos in a zebra-print bikini and a heartfelt message tied to her Hawaiian heritage.

Millions of people around the world will pause, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. The annual event is Wednesday.