Astronomy and Space

Earthrise

Earthrise is a photograph of Earth taken from lunar orbit by American astronaut William Anders on December 24, 1968, during the Apollo 8 mission. Nature photographer Galen Rowell described it as "the most influential environmental photograph ever taken".

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See also

• ▸List of space travelers by nationality
• ▸Cathedral of San Fernando (San Antonio)
• ▸Apollo 15 operations on the Lunar surface

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