The Monolith on the Moon

In 2009, a transmission from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter revealed something unexpected.

By JitterSnap•2025-01-15•2 min read

The Signal

In 2009, a transmission from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter revealed something unexpected.

A sharp-edged object sits upright. Its shadow stretches across the surface like a sund dial. A tall rectangular structure casting a long shadow standing alone on the moon.

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