u/Eshanas

July 4th, 1966: The Eagle launches from Jackass Flats, Nevada, booming into the atmosphere and soaring high to confront the oncoming Alien Mothership. As it booms along, it gives the world quite the fireworks display!

Made in GIMP with some references from Celestia (moon was visible from this angle at 8-9 AM apparently!) , Google Earth, and Fantastic Plastic's Orion model. Still in a bit of a art rut, so churned this out quickly. Couldn't find any weather info for the day so the clouds are approximate.

Happy 250th July 4th, everyone!

(moved below)