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 …

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. Now we can …

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.

Nov 17, 2023 · However, the impact of Apollo 8’s “Earthrise” picture – the sight of the Earth from the Moon – now seems even greater than that of the first landing.

Jul 29, 2025 · A video captured by the space orbiter shows the Earth appearing to rise from behind our moon - an unusual sight to behold and reminiscent of a sunrise - in what's been appropriately …

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 human …

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 human eyes …

Jul 18, 2025 · [Image description: Earth in the distance rises over the horizon of the Moon's surface, which we see in the foreground as if we are standing on the surface. A red oval highlights an impact …

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 out from beyond the …

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 perspective of our …