Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho, USA 2 May 2024

Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho, USA

Buckle up, Earthlings, as you venture into an extraterrestrial realm right here on our planet! Surrounded by the rugged landscape of Idaho, the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve was born of the volcanic forces that shaped the region thousands of years ago. Visitors are greeted by a surreal vista of vast lava fields, cinder cones and spatter cones, reminiscent of a lunar surface, spread across more than 80 square miles. Did you know that the Apollo 14 astronauts trained here to prepare for their moon missions? The space travellers were able gain insight into similar conditions found on the moon by exploring the unique volcanic geology of the Craters of the Moon.

© Alan Majchrowicz/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Bright blue lakes and rugged mountains
Heavenly hot springs
2 May 2025Striated heron on a Victoria water lily, Pantanal, Brazil

More Desktop Wallpapers:

31 Jan 2024International Zebra Day
A blue-tiful island
13 Jul 2024International Rock Day
18 Sep 2025Dunquin Pier, County Kerry, Ireland
Sentinel of the sea
Gateway to Iberia
25 Jun 2024Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA
Waterborne wizardry
Aug 24, 2023Shark Fin Cove, California
15 May 2025Palace of Westminster, London, England
24 Dec 2025Christmas Eve
12 Sep 2024World Dolphin Day
23 Dec 2023Festivus
Sep 6, 2023Rethymno, Crete, Greece
13 Mar 2026Church of Notre Dame de Bon-Port, Les Sables-dOlonne, France
12 Oct 2024World Migratory Bird Day
Celebrating women
19 Nov 2024Tasmans Arch, Tasman National Park, Tasmania, Australia
17 Dec 2023Bohemian waxwings
Fit for a king
21 Jan 2026Squirrel Appreciation Day
18 Nov 2025Male hooded merganser, Oregon, United States
Pearl among the emeralds
Babbling on and on
23 Apr 2024Saint Georges Day
12 May 2024Skiddaw, Lake District National Park
19 May 2024Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Liguria, Italy
Wise guys
18 Jun 2024Snæfellsnes, Iceland
22 Apr 2025Earth Day