Pale Blue Dot is 35 today

[Shawn]

The iconic "Pale Blue Dot" photo turns 35 today.

Pale Blue Dot: The iconic Valentine's Day photo of Earth turns 35 today — and you're probably in it

On this day 35 years ago, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft took a picture that changed how we see our planet. The iconic "Pale Blue Dot" image is just as awe-inspiring today.

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That photo is a great example of how vast space actually is. There is no way we're alone.

 

[Homer]

And that was 35 years ago? And it's still talking?

 

[nomad]

The Pale Blue Dot photo, taken by Voyager 1 in 1990, remains a profound reminder of Earth’s fragility and unity. Carl Sagan’s reflection emphasizes our shared responsibility to protect this tiny world.