Apollo 8, December 1968. From lunar orbit, the crew watched Earth rise above the Moon’s horizon and captured one of the most important views in human history, our entire planet hanging in space. Follow @spaceeves #Apollo8 #Earthrise #SpaceHistory #NASA | SpaceEve

This Christmas Eve marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic "Earthrise" photo, taken from lunar orbit by astronaut Bill Anders. Here's the story behind the powerful image. #TheLens | CBC News: The National

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, TIME revisits the story behind Earthrise, one of the 100 most influential images of all time. https://ti.me/3eLCwdq | TIME

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of #Apollo8, we are very excited to present you with the story behind the iconic Earthrise photo - now with a version available for download in ultra high definition: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4593 | NASA Solar System Exploration