Bring space home with this Earthrise Space Series Poster, featuring the Apollo 8 crew's Christmas Eve 1968 photograph of Earth rising over the lunar horizon, set in a bold Swiss-style layout with the mission's key facts. Perfect for astronomy lovers, offices, classrooms and modern gallery walls.
Why You'll Love It
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Space history: The photo taken from lunar orbit on December 24, 1968.
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Science meets design: A large sans-serif title, the image, and a four-column data grid in a clean Swiss-style layout.
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Gift ready: A standout present for space enthusiasts, science teachers, and stargazers.
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Archival quality: Museum-grade paper and pigment inks for sharp detail and long-lasting color.
About Earthrise
The first time people watched Earth rise over the Moon. On December 24, 1968, Christmas Eve, the Apollo 8 crew photographed the rising Earth from lunar orbit, about 240,000 miles from home.
In this telephoto view, Earth hangs about five degrees above the lunar horizon, which lay about 570 km from the spacecraft. On Earth, the sunset line crosses Africa, while North and South America sit beneath the clouds. NASA image AS08-14-2383 is printed here with its date, mission, horizon distance and image ID.
The colors are real. This is an authentic photograph taken by the Apollo 8 crew, not an artist's rendering or digital illustration.
Learn more: NASA Image and Video Library
This is the Space Series typographic edition. Our photo-only Earthrise posters are offered separately.
Print & Frame Details
- Museum-quality 189 gsm matte paper with archival pigment inks
- Framed options: 0.75" Ayous wood frame in black, white, or natural with lightweight Acrylite front
- Hanging hardware included on framed prints
- Available sizes: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 12x12, 12x16, 12x18, 16x16, 16x20, 18x24, 20x30 inches
- Printed to order to reduce waste and ensure fresh, clean prints
FAQ
Is this a real photo?
Yes. The Apollo 8 crew took it from lunar orbit on December 24, 1968. The colors are real. It is not AI art or an illustration.
What does it show?
Earth hanging about five degrees above the lunar horizon, about 240,000 miles from home. It was the first time people watched Earth rise over the Moon.
Why is 24x36 not offered?
We only offer sizes the original 1968 photograph can print sharply; this design goes up to 20x30 inches.
What sizes and frames are available?
Sizes from 5x7" to 20x30", including 12x12" and 16x16" squares. Choose print only, a black, white or wood frame, or a floating frame canvas in black, white or walnut.
Can it be personalized?
Yes. Add a name, date or short message at no extra cost.
Make It Personal
Every print can be personalized — add a name, date or short message at no extra cost.
Thoughtful Craftsmanship
Every Swell Scenes print is produced to order with careful color review and durable materials so your art arrives ready to impress and made to last.
About Swell Scenes
Swell Scenes creates design-forward wall art inspired by the places and stories we love, from planets and deep-space imagery to national parks and world cities.
Image credit: NASA
Swell Scenes is an independent studio and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA, ESA, CSA or any space agency.
