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.

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