Space | Astronomy | Discovery on Instagram: "The Japanese weather satellite Himawari-9 captured a unique and breathtaking series of images as the Moon passed behind the Earth. The satellite’s vantage point from a geosynchronous orbit over the Asia-Pacific region provided a rare view of the lunar surface appearing and disappearing from Earth's shadow. The photos beautifully illustrate the celestial mechanics of our solar system and the sheer size of our planet from a distance. It is a striking re