Apollo 17
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Apollo 17 was the final mission in the Apollo program to land astronauts on the Moon. During the flight and their time near the Moon, the crew reported flashes of light, particles seen near the spacecraft, and other sightings, some of which have been interpreted in various ways.
These reports are interesting because they illustrate how a space observation can receive a physical explanation, yet also leave open questions. Here, you'll find articles about the flashes, lights, and the photograph under review, carefully distinguishing between what the crew described and the explanations that have been proposed.
Everything we've published on Apollo 17
Official file · July 10, 2026Two Apollo 17 Astronauts Saw Flashes on the Moon—and in Orbit
Official file · July 10, 2026Apollo 17 Astronauts Saw Flashes as Cosmic Rays Passed Through Their Eyes
Official file · May 22, 2026Apollo 17 Crew Spotted Glowing Particles Near a Detached Rocket Section
Official file · May 8, 2026Government Reexamines Apollo Photo After Spotting Three Points
Common questions about Apollo 17
What were the flashes of light seen by the Apollo 17 crew?
The crew reported flashes both in orbit around the Moon and on its surface. According to the explanation described in one of the articles, the light did not come from outside the spacecraft but resulted from a phenomenon within the eye, related to radiation passing through it.
Did Apollo 17 astronauts see UFOs?
The crew described several sightings, including particles near the spacecraft and a distant light that flickered. The descriptions alone do not prove that these were aircraft or objects of non-human origin.
What were the glowing particles near the spacecraft?
The crew noticed particles that appeared to be moving near the spacecraft and suggested they might have been paint chips or ice. According to the information here, this was a possibility raised, not a definite identification.
What is seen in the Apollo 17 photograph with three dots?
The photograph shows three dots in a triangular shape in the lunar sky. An initial examination suggested it might be a real object, but this information does not definitively state what the object is.
