Earthrise (Photo)

Earthrise is a iconic photograph taken during the Apollo 8 mission in December 1968, showing Earth rising above the Moon's horizon. Captured by astronaut Bill Anders, it vividly displays our planet's fragile beauty from space, highlighting its blue oceans, white clouds, and landmasses against the stark lunar surface. The photo profoundly influenced environmental awareness, emphasizing Earth's uniqueness and interconnectedness. It remains a powerful symbol of space exploration and our shared responsibility to protect our planet, inspiring global reflection on environmental stewardship and humanity's place in the cosmos.