Crazy bullshit
An image shows a giant spider-shaped rock formation on the surface of Mars.
Spread on: Facebook and Reddit, August 2026
The real story
Snopes found that artificial intelligence had a hand in creating the eight-legged 'rock'. The caption borrowed NASA's name, saying the agency's images showed an unusual formation, to make it sound official. It was not a genuine photo from Mars.
The fact-checker's verdict: “Fake”. Our label never goes further than theirs.
How to spot it
If a 'NASA photo' only appears on fan pages, search the space agency's own image archive before believing it.
The receipts
Does this image show creepy 'spider' on Mars? ↗
Snopes · 2026-08-23
