Click here for a larger view Photo courtesy of the European Space Agency.
Virtually every one of us humans have seen a crescent moon on occasion, but few indeed have had the opportunity to see a crescent earth. Well, here is your chance…
Today’s picture comes to us from the European Space Agency. It features a spectacular view of our own planet in crescent phase, and I must say that it’s even more beautiful and interesting to look at than a crescent moon. The ESA’s Rosetta Spacecraft captured this image as it sped back past earth while using the planet’s gravity as a slingshot to help propel it towards the outer reaches of the solar system.
We inhabit a magnificent planet which offers countless views of amazing sunsets, majestic snow-covered mountains, sandy white beaches and more, but the great views certainly aren’t limited to the ones we can see from our terrestrial vantage points. Our “home” looks pretty good from space as well!
Heavenly!!!!
Breath taking!!!!
Never in my life have I seen something so beautiful (except for my wife of course).
Awesome. Simply awesome.
Holy cow! Rick, your have really outdone yourself on this one.
A wonderfully unique perspective, beautiful!
Fantastic Rick! I sure am happy you’re keeping your sights on the cosmos! Those shots from space are always amazing…and this one is certainly a rare sight in anyone’s lifetime. Thanks for sharing!
This is really an amazing photo Rick! Thanks for sharing it with us.
What an amazing world we live in! I have never seen anything like this before. I’m stunned.
Now that would be some view from aboard a spacecraft! Where do I sign up?
Oh, if only I had taken this photograph. It’s beyond amazing.