[telescope115]

We watched on a small black-and-white set, probably about 8 or 9 inches diagonally, the picture quality was just good enough to make out lunar craters moving across the screen, but to hear the astronauts recite from Genesis as it was happening was one of those live tv moments you never forget.
Brings a tear to my eyes even today.

[telescope115]

It was a perfect moment in time.

[Ezekiel]

I love the introduction:

Bill Anders:

"We are now approaching lunar sunrise, and for all the people back on Earth, the crew of Apollo 8 has a message that we would like to send to you."

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While the Earthrise composite dates to Jan 21, 2018, the timing for this APOD -- as with the Genesis reading and photos on Christmas Eve -- is certainly appropriate.

Everything comes around full circle, sooner or later.

"In the beginning, God.."