The Moon spins just 500 miles (800 km) below Japan's Kaguya spacecraft as it enters lunar orbit on October 5. The picture was snapped by a camera that keeps an eye on Kaguya's main radio antenna (just lower right of center). The craft will begin its science mission after a few days of checkouts. [JAXA]
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