Saturday, October 4, 2014

Humans First Saw the Far Side of the Moon 55 Years Ago Today

Humans First Saw the Far Side of the Moon 55 Years Ago Today


The side of the moon that faces Earth is familiar to anyone who's stood outside at night. But it wasn't until this day in 1959 that mankind was able to glimpse the dark side of the moon, thanks to a grainy-yet-distinct photo sent back by the Russian spacecraft Luna 3.


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