Apollo 12, 1969
Shot from the lunar surface during Apollo 12, this photograph captures two flagged anomalies above the Moon's horizon — labeled Area 1 and Area 2 — visible in the sky beyond the landing site. Whether instrument artifact, photographic quirk, or something else, the image is notable simply because someone, at some point, thought these regions warranted marking. That decision is part of the record too.
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.