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. …

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.

Apr 16, 2025 · Technically, “Earthrise” wasn’t the first photo of the earth made from the vantage point of space. In 1946, an unmanned V-2 missile with a 35mm movie camera on board had …

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 …

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 …

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 When Apollo 8 astronauts Bill Anders, Frank Borman, and Jim Lovell rounded the farside of the Moon, they became the first humans to witness an Earthrise above an alien …

Jun 16, 2024 · Snapped from lunar orbit in 1968 by NASA astronaut Bill Anders, who died this week at age 90, 'Earthrise' is perhaps the most iconic image of our planet ever taken.

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 …