Moon Hoax

The 'Moon Hoax,' subtitled 'A Discovery that the Moon Has a Vast Population of Human Beings,' is a satirical series published in 1835 in the *New York Sun* by Richard Adams Locke. It presents a fictional account claiming that astronomer Sir John Herschel discovered a variety of life forms, including man-bats, on the moon using a powerful telescope. This work is notable for its early use of sensationalism in journalism and was not revealed as a hoax until weeks after its release, highlighting the era's blend of entertainment and news.