One third of earth illuminated

Space Mission
Apollo 11, 16-24 July 1969

Photographer
NASA

Photo Description
Official ‘Type 1’ color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo (AS11-44-6689); Reverse bears “A Kodak Paper” watermarks and purple NASA caption text. In fine condition.

Essay
View of the Earth terminator. One third of Earth sphere illuminated,East Africa visible. Image was taken after the transearth insertion as the Apollo 11 crew traveled back to Earth. Original film magazine was labeled V. Film Type: S0-368 Color taken with a 80mm lens.