Recent data suggests a growing generational divide in lunar skepticism. While only 3% of Americans over 50 doubt the Apollo missions, nearly 1 in 5 young adults believe the landings were faked—a trend likely fueled by the modern resurgence of misinformation online. Skeptics point to common myths like the “waving” flag, lack of soil moisture, or studio lighting as proof of a hoax. Interestingly, those who deny the Moon landing are far more likely to believe in extraterrestrial visits, with 75% convinced that aliens have already reached Earth. As pseudoscience gains traction on social media, these gaps in scientific perception continue to widen.

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