Was the Moon Landing Real or Fake? (2 of 5)

“But the Flag Was Waving!”

One of the most famous arguments is that the American flag on the moon appears to wave in videos, but there’s no wind on the moon! Suspicious? Not really. The flag had a horizontal rod to keep it extended, and when astronauts twisted the pole into the ground, it wobbled. No air required. The appearance of “waving” is solely due to the movement that occurs during the setup process.

Shadows and Lighting? Explained.

Another claim is that shadows in moon photos go in different directions, supposedly proving multiple light sources (like studio lights). But shadows can look weird on uneven terrain, especially when you’re working with a single light source like the Sun. Add in a lumpy surface, and you’re going to get shadows doing funky things.

Furthermore, people ask why you can’t see stars in the lunar sky. Simple answer?Exposure settings. The cameras were adjusted for the brightly lit lunar surface, not for capturing faint stars. It’s like taking a picture of a friend under a spotlightyou’re not going to see the stars behind them.