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Apollo v Artemis: How the Earth changed in 58 years

NASA’s Artemis II photo, Earthset, shows Earth from the Moon during a seven-hour flyby, highlighting ongoing planetary change.
Earthrise 1968 and Earthset 2026 illustrate climate-linked surface changes seen from space, including ice loss around Antarctica.
Experts point to Antarctic ice loss and a retreating cryosphere as visible changes since 1968.
Earthset reveals daytime cloud cover and night-side darkness, showing how oceans and land reflect change.
NASA officials emphasize the human element in Earth imagery, arguing photographs carry emotional framing.
The article links Earthrise to the creation of Earth Day and environmental advocacy.
Experts attribute much of the observed change to human activities, with limitations from cloud cover in photos.
The piece notes the expansion of cities and bright agricultural lands visible from space.
The Earthrise/Earthset comparison highlights how perception shapes our understanding of climate data.
BBC researchers stress the enduring impact of space imagery on public awareness of the Earth's changes.

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