The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, the Moon, and the Earth

The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, the Moon, and the Earth
From the National Space Science Data Center Image Gallery
A view of the Apollo 11 lunar module "Eagle" as it returned from the surface of the moon to dock with the command module "Columbia". A smooth mare area is visible on the Moon below and a half-illuminated Earth hangs over the horizon. The lunar module ascent stage was about 4 meters across. Command module pilot Michael Collins took this picture just before docking at 21:34:00 UT (5:34 p.m. EDT) 21 July 1969.
Image Title: The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, the Moon, and the Earth
Text based on internet materials accompanying Apollo 11 Photograph AS11-44-6642

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