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earthrise

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earth·rise  (ûrthrz)
n.
The rising of the earth above the horizon as seen from the moon.

earthrise [ˈɜːθˌraɪz]
n
(Astronomy) the rising of the earth above the lunar horizon, as seen from a spacecraft emerging from the lunar farside


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Again, those of you who remember this remember the stunning Earthrise image that they showed of this big, blue globe of the Earth rising over the horizon of the moon.
These include: Antenna-Technologies, Geneva, Switzerland; IIMSAM Scientific Research Institute, France; Earthrise Farms, U.
Two days of all that "Oh, you don't want to bother with that rehydrated steak, that's not what the locals eat" and "Stick with me, I know a neat spot for the best earthrise you'll ever see" stuff, and we'd disprove once and for all the theory that in space, no one can hear you scream.
 
 
 
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