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 two highlighted areas of interest, labeled “Area 1” and “Area 2,” 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 in 1969, showing the lunar surface with two highlighted areas of interest where unidentified phenomena are visible. The modifications made to the image were solely to assist viewers in identifying these areas and do not reflect any analytical conclusions about the phenomena.