NASA has released a slew of photos captured by the Artemis II crew as they hurtle through space toward the moon — including an updated version of the iconic “Blue Marble” shot snapped by the Apollo 17 crew more than 50 years ago.

NASA spokesperson Lauren Low told PolitiFact that one of the reasons Earth appears duller is because the new photo was taken at night, with only moonlight lighting the planet. The 1972 photo was taken in direct sunlight. The two images were also processed differently, she said.

Observers were left confused by NASA's statement that the Artemis II crew are the first humans to see the far side of the moon.

A new image from the Orion spacecraft, currently en route home from the moon, reveals the Earth for what it is: a glorious sphere.