Say cheese: Take a #GlobalSelfie for Earth Day

MANILA, Philippines – Earthlings, unite! To celebrate Earth Day 2014, the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is harnessing social media to raise awareness of the breathtaking and finite planet we live in.

Through the #GlobalSelfie project, NASA wants people from all over the world to take a photo of themselves using the hashtag. NASA will then collect all submissions and merge them into a mosaic image of the Earth – resulting in a far more personal representation of our beloved “Blue Marble.” 

It can’t be the usual flirty bathroom selfie, though. Participants are encouraged to go outdoors and show off a bit of their homeland in the background. Plus, they should indicate where they are in the world, whether through a hand-written sign, spelled out with props, or using the templates NASA has provided.

Here are some examples:

.@NASA celebrates Earth Day with the #GlobalSelfie. Here's one from @USEmbassyBKK! pic.twitter.com/eublKc9Ztq

— Kristie Kenney (@KristieKenney) April 22, 2014

#GlobalSelfie @WIBUCKETLIST pic.twitter.com/xU2cueEWaE

— Maggie Stull (@maggie_stull) April 21, 2014

#GlobalSelfie Desde el Cerro del Cubilete, Guanajuato., México. pic.twitter.com/wSTxvVZhBd

— Jonathan® (@jthan_45) April 22, 2014

You can post your photo using Twitter, Instagram, or Google+. Just make sure to include the hashtag #GlobalSelfie. 

NASA has spent decades taking a closer look at the far reaches of the universe. This time around, help them get a better view of their own backyard! – Rappler.com