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Golden sunrise glows over the curved limb of Earth seen from outer space, with scattered clouds and distant stars.

About this illustration

A smooth 3D render of sunrise over Earth's atmospheric curve from orbital altitude, with warm golden light casting soft shadows on cloud formations. Ideal for space science content, astronomy presentations, and tech design backdrops.

Prompt: “sunrise over the curve of the earth seen from orbit, 3D render” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed 3D render with natural atmospheric lighting, perfectly matching the brief with no visible flaws.

Also searched as: earth from orbit · space sunrise · planet earth render · outer space view · earth curvature · sunrise from space

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this orbital earth sunrise view illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Orbital Earth Sunrise View” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/orbital-earth-sunrise-view-2afd35fe) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “sunrise over the curve of the earth seen from orbit, 3D render” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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