Shadow at the Lunar South Pole . ... Credit Copyright: Clementine , BMDO , NRL , LLNL Explanation: In 1994, the space probe Clementine spent 70 days in lunar orbit mapping the Moon's surface . Shown above is a dramatically detailed composite view centered on the Moon's South Pole constructed from 1500 Clementine images. The top half shows the part of the Moon which faces the Earth while the bottom half is the lunar Farside . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...