earthrise

[ urth-rahyz ]

noun

, Astronomy.

1. the rising of the earth above the horizon of the moon or other celestial body, viewed from that body's surface or from a spacecraft orbiting it.

earthrise

/ ˈɜːθˌraɪz /

noun

1. the rising of the earth above the lunar horizon, as seen from a spacecraft emerging from the lunar farside

Word History and Origins

Origin of earthrise¹

First recorded in 1965–70; earth + (sun)rise

Example Sentences

On at least one occasion, she took inspiration from astronaut Bill Anders’ “Earthrise” photo of 1968.

From Los Angeles Times

With the probable exception of glimpsing Earthrise out the window of Apollo 8, a total solar eclipse may be the best show in the universe accessible to human eyes.

From Los Angeles Times

When the spacecraft came out from behind the Moon for the fourth pass across its face, the crew witnessed an "Earthrise" for the first time in human history, Anders capturing the moment on film.

From BBC

It was on the crew’s fourth orbit that Anders snapped the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing a blue and white Earth rising above the gray lunar landscape.

From Washington Times

It was on this expedition that the iconic Earthrise photo, showing the Earth suspended above the Moon's lunar surface, was taken by Mr Borman's colleague William Anders.

From BBC