FBI Photo A8

The black and white image displays a reticle with a small, dark circular object slightly off-center to the right. The reticle features a crosshair at its center with tick marks and numbers indicating scale, including a visible '5'. Black rectangular bars obscure portions of the image along the left and right edges, as well as the top, suggesting redacted information. The background appears to be a mottled, indistinct terrain or atmosphere, captured with a moderate level of detail consistent with aerial or reconnaissance photography from the mid to late 20th century. Official description: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a background with faint, swirling patterns and a central crosshair reticle. A small, dark, irregular object is visible just below and to the right of the center of the reticle. This narrative description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.