Blue Ghost and first Sunrise on the Moon

Rise and shine! Firefly’s #BlueGhost lander captured its first sunrise on the Moon, marking the beginning of the lunar day and the start of surface operations in its new home. Our #GhostRiders have already begun operating many of the 10 @NASA payloads aboard the lander and will… pic.twitter.com/YI9nuFZfmk

— Firefly Aerospace (@Firefly_Space) March 3, 2025

More Info: Sunrises on the Moon are slow and dramatic, taking about 2 Earth days to fully rise. Since a lunar day lasts ~29.5 Earth days, the Sun stays up for ~14 days before a long, cold night begins. Until then, enjoy the warmth!

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