earthrise
1 of 1noun/ˈɝθraɪz/
Forms:earthrises
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the view of the Earth rising above the horizon of the Moon, often seen from a spacecraft or lunar surface
- Astronauts were awe-struck when they saw the earthrise from their spacecraft.
- The earthrise became an iconic image that symbolized the beauty and fragility of our planet.
- Every mission to the Moon has captured a unique perspective of earthrise.
- The astronaut paused in wonder as the first earthrise appeared in the spacecraft's window.
- The famous earthrise photo taken by Apollo 8 showed Earth as a vibrant blue sphere against the dark void of space.