UFO on the Moon in Apollo Days-Debunked? Review

In UFO on the moon in Apollo Days? You decide I posted a photograph that is alleged to be an official NASA photograph showing a UFO observing activities of Apollo 14 in 1971.

I had searched the NASA GRIN (Great Images in NASA) database for both numbers assigned to the photo, as well as performing a web search. I was unable to find any photo online with those numbers, although they are apparently NASA sequence numbers.

Of course, not all NASA photos may be online. So I dug a little deeper.

Shown above is an authentic NASA Apollo 14 image (#AS14-66-9306). Look at the lower right–see the bursts of color? Another UFO photo?

Nope.

It shows Antares on the Frau Mauro Highlands on Feb. 5, 1971. And here’s the explanation NASA provided:

A front view of the Apollo 14 Lunar Module “Antares”, which reflects a circular flare caused by the brilliant sun. The unusual ball of light was said by the astronauts to have a jewel-like appearance. At extreme left, the lower slope of Cone Crater can be seen.

For good measure, I found another Apollo 14 photo with lights nearby. This is #AS14-67-9367. cropped to accent the lights in the right corner. Read more …

UFO Monitors Space Shuttle Maneuvers At Space Station? You Decide!

Space Shuttle Endeavour undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) this morning after a highly successful mission. They’ll land Sunday at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

For decades, UFO enthusiasts have debated the presence of UFOs during space missions, and the STS-126 flight is no exception. Read more …