The KAGUYA spacecraft, also known as SELENE, captured a “Full Earth-rise” using its High-Definition Television (HDTV) equipment on April 5, 2008. This footage presents a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio and is available in high-definition quality, accompanied by narration in English. The content is under copyright by JAXA/NHK.
The celestial spectacle presents a stunning view of the Earth suspended in the blackness of space, gracefully rising above the barren, grey lunar horizon. The Earth’s vibrant blues, whites, and browns contrast vividly against the moon’s monochrome surface, showcasing our planet’s lush and life-supporting nature as seen from the moon’s perspective. The curvature of the lunar terrain extends towards the horizon beneath the Earth, accentuating the profound isolation and the vast distance that separates these two celestial bodies.