
Earthrise - Wikipedia
Earthrise is a photograph of Earth that was taken from lunar orbit by astronaut William Anders on December 24, 1968, during the Apollo 8 mission. [1][2][3] Nature photographer Galen Rowell …
The Story Behind Apollo 8’s Famous Earthrise Photo
Dec 21, 2018 · On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first humans to witness the Earth rising above the moon's barren surface. …
The 1968 photo that changed the world - BBC
Apr 22, 2024 · More than 50 years after it was shot, Earthrise continues to be seen as one of the most iconic environmental photographs ever taken.
December 24: 1968: Apollo 8: The First Earthrise
Dec 23, 2025 · Discover the historic Apollo 8 mission, NASA's first crewed spacecraft to orbit the Moon. Led by Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders, Apollo 8 achieved …
Earthrise Revealed: Unearthing the True Story Behind the “Image …
Nov 24, 2023 · Apollo 8, commanded by Frank Borman, is celebrated for its historic Moon voyage and the iconic Earthrise photograph. The mission combined scientific precision with profound …
NASA SVS | Earthrise
Apr 19, 2012 · The famous color photograph known as Earthrise, as well as a black-and-white image taken a minute earlier, document the moment when Earth was seen for the first time by …
Earthrise — Climate Words
The historic Earthrise photograph was captured by NASA’s Apollo 8 team on Christmas Eve, 1968: the first time humans orbited the moon. This unplanned snapshot brought a new …
Apollo 8: Earthrise - NASA
Dec 23, 2020 · NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. This iconic picture shows Earth peeking …
NASA SVS | Earthrise: The 45th Anniversary
Dec 20, 2013 · The visualization draws on numerous historical sources, including the actual cloud pattern on Earth from the ESSA-7 satellite and dozens of photographs taken by Apollo 8, and …
NASA SVS | Earthrise in 4K
Dec 21, 2018 · The visualization draws on numerous historical sources, including the actual cloud pattern on Earth from the ESSA-7 satellite and dozens of photographs taken by Apollo 8, and …