Earthrise – from Apollo 8, Christmas eve 1968

As Apollo 8 nosed its way back from the far side of the Moon for the fourth time, the crew got their first view of Earth … Frank Borman took this picture, Christmas Eve, 1968
With all our concerns in these troubled times, this seems an appropriate greeting to our planet and everyone on it!
Merry Christmas! – And peace and harmony for all creatures great and small, in the New Year…
Q
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By Zynth Grissom, January 1, 2009 @ 5:44 pm
Q that was the first picture? I have seen a color photo like this as the first. I like it for a Christmas card. I also like the site, it’s a new theme no?