Others claim it’s an elaborate viral marketing campaign for a video game that never materialized—or simply a clever After Effects hoax. The lack of a clear “smoking gun” has kept the video in the realm of a campfire story for space geeks.

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The OK.RU platform claimed to have exclusive footage of the event, which sparked controversy and interest among space enthusiasts. Some questioned the authenticity of the footage, while others praised OK.RU for providing a unique perspective on the phenomenon.

The user—whose profile on OK.ru went dormant hours after the upload—posted the video with a single Cyrillic caption: "Тень за луной. Они не хотели, чтобы это увидели." ("The shadow behind the moon. They didn't want this seen.")