SNAPSHOT, 1968.

This article, titled "SNAPSHOT, 1968," describes the experience of astronaut William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission. As the first humans to orbit the moon, Anders and his crewmates were able to capture photographs of the Earth rising above the lunar surface. The article emphasizes the awe-inspiring beauty and fragility of our planet, highlighting its unique position in the universe as a living planet. The author, Gregory Bell, is a poet, playwright, and actor who has received several prestigious awards for his work. [Extracted from the article]

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