The most famous picture of Earth ever taken turns 50 today — here's the fascinating story behind it
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- "Earthrise" is the first image of Earth captured by humans from space.
- The photo of Earth was taken aboard Apollo 8 on December 24, 1968, by lunar module pilot Bill Anders.
- The image made people aware of Earth's fragility, since it was seen against the blackness of space.
On December 24, 1968 — exactly 50 years ago — Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders became the first humans to circle the moon.
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