This archival NASA photograph shows the lunar surface as seen from the Apollo 12 landing site in 1969. Five areas of interest, labeled "Area 1" through "Area 5" and located above the horizon, have been highlighted to mark where unidentified phenomena appear.
This archival NASA photograph depicts the lunar surface as viewed from the Apollo 12 landing site in 1969. Five areas of interest, labeled "Area 1" through "Area 5" and located above the horizon, have been highlighted because unidentified phenomena are visible there.
The image has been modified from its original form solely to help viewers locate the marked areas. According to the release, such highlighting is provided for context only and does not represent any analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination about the nature or significance of what is shown. The record was released through the PURSUE declassification.