The image is a real photograph of the Moon transiting the Earth.

Verdict: TRUE

Published on 2026-04-04

Verdict details

Confidence: 98%

Evidence quality: PUTERNICĂ

**What was analyzed:** An image depicting the Moon passing in front of the Earth. **What sources confirm:** Multiple reputable sources, including NASA and NOAA, confirm that the image is an authentic photograph taken by the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite. It captures the Moon transiting the sunlit side of Earth from a distance of approximately one million miles, showing the fully illuminated far side of the Moon. The event occurred in 2015. **Limitations:** The visual analysis's "Best Guess" of "view of earth from moon" is a common misinterpretation of the image's origin; the photo was taken from the DSCOVR satellite at the Sun-Earth L1 point, not from the Moon's orbit or surface. **Conclusion:** The image is an authentic photograph from NASA/NOAA's DSCOVR satellite. (Source Quality: STRONG (OFFICIAL SOURCES))

Sources consulted

Source	Domain	Date	What it says
DSCOVR: Moon transits Earth.	slate.com	—	Here's an animation of the Moon passing in front of the Earth as seen by the satellite's Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera, or EPIC!
From a Million Miles Away, Moon Crossing Face of Earth	science.nasa.gov	—	This image from the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite captured a unique view of the Moon as it moved in front of the sunlit side of Earth in
NASA photographs the rare occurrence of the moon crossing the ...	yahoo.com	—	The DSCOVR satellite captured the unique view of the moon as it moved in front of the sunlit side of the Earth. The series of test images showed
From a Million Miles Away, NASA Camera Shows Moon ... - NESDIS	nesdis.noaa.gov	—	A NASA camera aboard the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite captured a unique view of the moon as it moved in front of the sunlit side of Earth
NASA camera shows moon crossing Earth \| CNN	cnn.com	—	A camera on the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite shot an arresting view of the moon crossing in front of the Earth.
Moon Transit from DSCOVR - Science On a Sphere	sos.noaa.gov	—	This so-called lunar transit happens several times a year as seen from DSCOVR. Note that the moon is fully lit as well in these images, though
NASA captures the Moon crossing the face of the Earth, for the ...	astronomy.com	—	The camera aboard NASA and NOAA's Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite captured images of the moon as it passed in front of the sunlit side of the
Two epic photos of Earth -- but which one is truer?	planetary.org	—	These two images of Earth were taken at nearly the same time on October 12, 2015, one from lunar orbit, the other from the Sun-Earth L1 point.

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Analysis limitations

The image's 'Best Guess' description as 'view of earth from moon' is technically inaccurate regarding the satellite's position. The image was taken from the DSCOVR satellite, located at the Sun-Earth L1 Lagrange point, approximately one million miles from Earth, not from the Moon itself or lunar orb
Evidence from official sources (NASA, NOAA) directly refuting the authenticity of this specific image.
Forensic analysis showing clear signs of digital manipulation not consistent with scientific image processing.

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