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Bright sun rises above the cratered lunar horizon seen from orbit against a starry space backdrop
Bright sun rises above the cratered lunar horizon seen from orbit against a starry space backdrop

About this illustration

Warm golden sunrise spills over the rugged, cratered edge of the moon against a field of distant stars. This atmospheric space art works well for astronomy content, science presentations, and space-themed design projects.

Prompt: “sun rising over the edge of the moon seen from lunar orbit, digital art” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Well composed with dramatic natural lighting and no visible artefacts, only very minor softness at the sun's glow edge.

Also searched as: lunar sunrise · moon from orbit · space art · sun over moon

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this sunrise over lunar surface illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Sunrise Over Lunar Surface” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/sunrise-over-lunar-surface-274f246e) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “sun rising over the edge of the moon seen from lunar orbit, digital art” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more science images like this?
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