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Photograph in sections. Earthrise
is a famous photograph taken by astronaut William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968. The image shows Earth appearing to rise over the barren lunar horizon. This was the first time humans had witnessed and photographed an "Earthrise" from lunar orbit, and it is considered one of the most significant photographs in history.
The photo was captured spontaneously by Anders, who had been taking black-and-white pictures of the Moon's surface when he saw the Earth emerging. He quickly grabbed a camera with color film to capture the moment. The original image was rotated to better convey the sense of Earth rising over the moonscape.
The photograph had a profound cultural and environmental impact. It is widely credited with helping to spark the global environmental movement and inspire the first Earth Day in 1970. Many have noted how the image highlights the fragility and isolation of our planet in the vastness of space.
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