Earthrise, a photo that changed the world
Friday, December 21, 2018 - 10:20
in Astronomy & Space
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 a fragile blue sphere set in dark space peeking over the moon, it changed our perception of our place in space and fuelled environmental awareness around the world.