Earthrise is a photograph taken from space by astronaut William Anders on December 24th, 1968. In the photograph, a view of the Earth can be seen rising up above the surface of the Moon. It is widely considered to be one of the most iconic and important images of the 20th century. The Earthrise photograph reminds us of how small and fragile our planet is, and it shows that we are all connected. It encourages us to think about the fate of our planet and how we can help preserve it and protect its resources.