Earthrise, a photo that changed the world
- Written by Dr Simon Torok, Honorary Fellow, School of Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne
Earthrise: astronauts aboard Apollo 8 captured this spectacular photo of Earth rising above the lunar horizon as they emerged from behind the dark side of the Moon.
Image Credit: NASA
December 24 is the 50th anniversary of Earthrise, arguably one of the most profound images in the history of human culture. When astronaut William Anders photographed...