NASA-UAP-VM005

Apollo 12, 1969

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Photograph of the lunar surface showing astronaut shadows and a magnified callouts of objects in the sky.

Preview description (machine-generated): Photograph of the lunar surface showing astronaut shadows and a magnified callouts of objects in the sky.

Official description

This archival photograph depicts the lunar surface as viewed from the landing site of Apollo 12. This image features five highlighted areas of interest, labeled “Area 1” through “Area 5,” 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.

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This document contains an archival photograph taken during the Apollo 12 mission, showing the lunar surface with five areas labeled for unidentified phenomena. The image has been modified to emphasize these areas, but the alterations do not imply any conclusions about their significance or nature.

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NASA, “NASA-UAP-VM005: Apollo 12, 1969,” released May 8, 2026. PURSUE Files, catalogued by Fringe Index: https://fringeindex.com/documentdump/nasa-uap-vm005-apollo-12-1969. Original: https://www.war.gov/medialink/ufo/release_1/nasa-uap-vm5-apollo-12-1969.jpg