... A Blue Crescent Moon from Space . ... The captured above image is interesting because part of the Moon appears blue, and because part of the moon appears missing. Galaxy Group Hickson 44 . ... Celestial and terrestrial lights are featured in this stunning image that includes the Moon in phases of the total lunar eclipse of March 3rd. ... Located about 50 million light-years away, the galaxy's two spiral arms extending from a pronounced central bar give it an ominous hook-shaped appearance. ...