Moon has captivated humanity for millennia — from ancient myths to modern missions. But for every photo of Neil Armstrong’s bootprint, there’s a shadow of doubt. Was it all real? Is the Moon what they say it is? Or are we simply staring at the strangest, most mysterious object in the sky with no real idea what it truly is?

In this guide, we go deeper into the ideas explored in our Moon Theories podcast episode. We’re not claiming truth — just peeling back the layers of speculation, science, and stories that continue to orbit this silent satellite.

Did We Really Land on the Moon?

Let’s start with the big one. In 1969, the Apollo 11 mission supposedly landed humans on the Moon. But not everyone buys it.

Common Arguments from Skeptics:
– No Stars in Photos
– Waving Flag
– Identical Backgrounds
– Radiation Warnings
– Missing Original Footage

Counterpoints from Scientists:
– The flag isn’t waving — it’s wrinkled and stabilized by a rod.
– Photos were exposed for lunar surface brightness, not the stars.
– Identical terrain could be a result of similar nearby geology.
– Radiation exposure during the mission was calculated to be minimal.
– Tapes may be lost, but data and broadcasts remain archived.

Still, the lingering question remains: if it was so easy to go in 1969, why haven’t we been back — in the same way — since?

The Moon’s Bizarre Origin Theories

Mainstream science offers a few possible explanations for the Moon’s existence, but none are conclusive.

1. The Giant Impact Hypothesis (Mainstream)
– A Mars-sized body (Theia) collided with early Earth.
– Debris formed a ring that became the Moon.
– Problem: The Moon is too similar in composition to Earth.

2. Captured Object Theory
– The Moon formed elsewhere and was caught by Earth’s gravity.
– Problem: This would likely result in an irregular orbit or composition.

3. Co-Formation Theory
– Earth and Moon formed side by side in the same primordial dust cloud.
– Problem: Composition discrepancies challenge this idea.

4. Artificial Satellite Hypothesis
– The Moon is a constructed object — hollow or filled with technology.
– Ancient cultures rarely depicted the Moon — some even say there was a time before the Moon.
– Seismic data from Apollo missions reportedly suggested a hollow structure.

What Is the Moon Really? Theories Beyond Science

1. The Hollow Moon Theory
– Seismic experiments suggest a thin crust and hollow interior.
– NASA officials said it “rang like a bell.”
– Could it be an ancient alien structure or surveillance satellite?

2. The Moon Is a Base
– Claims of structures in Apollo photos.
– Theories about alien observation or ancient ruins.

3. The Moon as a Portal or Anchor
– Esoteric beliefs suggest it manipulates consciousness and controls tides beyond the physical.

4. The No-Moon Theories
– Ancient texts reference a time before the Moon.
– Could the Moon be a recent addition to our skies?

Where Are the Originals?

One of the strangest facts: NASA doesn’t have the original Moon landing footage.

– The high-resolution telemetry tapes were erased to make room for other data.
– No one knows where the original film reels are — only TV broadcasts remain.

This raises questions about transparency and whether there’s more to the story.

What to Make of It All

We’re not saying the Moon is a spaceship. We’re not saying it isn’t.

But when you combine:
– Strange seismic data
– Questionable footage gaps
– Theories from ancient texts
– And a sense the Moon is too perfect…
It’s worth at least entertaining the question.

Want More?

🎙️ The Moon Files: Landing Lies and Lunar Legends

We break down all of the above — and argue (loudly and sarcastically) about whether Stanley Kubrick had a director’s chair on the Moon.

Watch/listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you consume your strange content.