Blue Ghost Lander Captures Stunning Sunset Shots on the Moon Before Falling Silent

The sun sets on the moon, with Earth and Venus in the distance. NASA/Firefly Aerospace via AP

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—A private lunar lander has captured the first high-definition sunset pictures from the moon.

Firefly Aerospace and NASA released the stunning photos Tuesday, taken before the Blue Ghost lander fell silent over the weekend. One shot included Venus in the distance.