Declassified UAP case filesNASA-UAP-VM002DECLASSIFIED · R01

NASA-UAP-VM002, Apollo 12, 1969

Incident date
1969
Incident location
Moon
Agency
NASA
File type
Image
Photograph of the lunar surface showing astronaut shadows and a magnified callout of an object in the sky.
IMG · ANALYSIS
Presets

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.

AI visual analysis

Apollo 12 lunar surface image showing grey regolith and the long shadow of an astronaut. Two yellow callout boxes labelled Area 1 and Area 2 magnify faint specks located in the dark teal sky above the lunar horizon.

Apollo 12moonlunar surfaceastronaut shadowcallout boxesarea 1area 2faint specksNASA1969

Generated with AI from the official file — may contain errors.

Source: U.S. Department of War / AARO — public domain · war.gov/ufo

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