Photograph of the lunar surface showing astronaut shadows and a magnified callout of an object in the sky.
Official description
This archival photograph depicts the lunar surface as viewed from the landing site of Apollo 12. This image features a highlighted area of interest slightly to the right of the vertical axis of the frame, above the horizon, in which unidentified phenomena are visible. This image has been modified from its original state to assist viewers in identifying specific areas of interest. These highlights are provided for contextual purposes only. Such alterations do not constitute an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the nature or significance of the subject matter.
Reproduced verbatim from the releasing agency.
AI summary
This file contains an archival photograph from the Apollo 12 mission that shows the lunar surface, with a highlighted area indicating unidentified phenomena. The modifications made to the image are intended to help viewers identify these areas and do not imply any conclusions about their nature or significance.