Bring a defining Apollo view to your wall with this Apollo 11 Earth on the Horizon Poster. The composition shows Earth above the lunar limb near Mare Smythii, captured during Apollo 11 in July 1969. Clean negative space, the stark lunar surface, and our small blue planet create a powerful focal point for offices, classrooms, and space themed rooms.

Why You'll Love It

• Historic Apollo 11 image: Based on frame AS11-44-6550 with Earth poised over the Moon's horizon.
• Conversation starter: Design includes the Apollo 11 plaque wording “We came in peace for all mankind.”
• Modern space decor: Minimal composition with deep blacks and crisp detail.
• Gift ready: Perfect for NASA fans, science teachers, and anyone who loves space exploration.

About this photograph

During Apollo 11, astronauts photographed the Earth on the lunar horizon in the region of Mare Smythii. NASA catalogs this view as image AS11-44-6550. Learn more and see mission details:

NASA JSC Image Browser — AS11-44-6550 · NASA — Apollo 11 image overview · Wikimedia Commons file record

Search note: Some shoppers use “Earthrise” when looking for this style of image. The classic Earthrise was taken on Apollo 8, while this poster depicts the Apollo 11 frame listed above.

Print & Frame Details

• Premium 189 gsm museum quality matte paper with archival pigment inks
• Deep blacks and sharp detail for dramatic contrast
• Framed options: 0.75" Ayous wood frame in black, white, or natural with lightweight Acrylite front
• Hanging hardware included on framed prints
• Available sizes: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 12x18, 16x20, 18x24, 24x36 inches
• Printed to order to reduce waste and ensure fresh, clean prints

Thoughtful Craftsmanship

Every Swell Scenes print is produced to order with museum quality materials. We focus on detail, color, and paper so your art arrives ready to impress and made to last.

About Swell Scenes

Swell Scenes creates design forward wall art inspired by the places and stories we love, from national parks and cities to historic NASA milestones.