Stargazing Has an astronaut ever captured a photo of a solar eclipse from space?

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Astronauts have captured images of solar eclipses from space, particularly during lunar missions. A notable example includes photographs taken from lunar orbit, showcasing the Earth eclipsing the Sun. Links to relevant blogs and NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day provide visual evidence of these occurrences. The discussion highlights the interest in documenting celestial events from unique vantage points. Overall, astronauts have successfully photographed solar eclipses from space, contributing to our understanding of these phenomena.
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Hi guys,

Does anyone know if any astronaut/Moon lander has ever photographed/measured in some way an eclipse of the Sun by the Earth?

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