Flower moon 2023: When to see the brightest full moon in May
The flower moon was named by Native Americans in the northern and eastern U.S., according to NASA. They observed flowers in abundance during this springtime full moon, which inspired the name “flower moon."
The flower moon was named by Native Americans in the northern and eastern U.S., according to NASA. They observed flowers in abundance during this springtime full moon, which inspired the name “flower moon."
Look out for these astronomical events in May
April showers bring May flowers, and apparently, that's the case for the full moon this month too. Here are the celestial shows to look out for this month.
April showers bring May flowers, and apparently, that's the case for the full moon this month too. Here are the celestial shows to look out for this month.
China’s Mars rover discovers signs of recent water in sand dunes
The rover's radar detected what appears to be a subsurface layer of water ice beneath a layer of Martian soil. The discovery is significant as it suggests that water may exist in a liquid state on Mars.
The rover's radar detected what appears to be a subsurface layer of water ice beneath a layer of Martian soil. The discovery is significant as it suggests that water may exist in a liquid state on Mars.
Photo: Lightning bolt strikes launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
After back-to-back days of storms forced SpaceX to delay the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, SpaceX has plans for two rocket launches on Friday evening from Florida's Space Coast.
After back-to-back days of storms forced SpaceX to delay the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket, SpaceX has plans for two rocket launches on Friday evening from Florida's Space Coast.
Pass the bib: Watch as study simulates black holes eating galaxy stars like messy toddlers
These black holes are like toddlers eating Sunday brunch – they take a few bites, then fling the remains across the galaxy, a new study has found.
These black holes are like toddlers eating Sunday brunch – they take a few bites, then fling the remains across the galaxy, a new study has found.
UAE spacecraft takes close-up photos of Mars' little moon Deimos
The United Arab Emirates' Amal spacecraft flew within 62 miles of Mars' little moon last month and sent back the most detailed photos yet.
The United Arab Emirates' Amal spacecraft flew within 62 miles of Mars' little moon last month and sent back the most detailed photos yet.
Wendy's is offering free food while Mercury is in retrograde
The fast food chain is offering free food deals every day while Mercury is in retrograde from April 21 - May 14.
The fast food chain is offering free food deals every day while Mercury is in retrograde from April 21 - May 14.
Watch: Rare hybrid solar eclipse wows onlookers in Australia
The lucky few people in its path either saw the darkness of a total eclipse or a “ring of fire" as the sun peeked from behind the new moon.
The lucky few people in its path either saw the darkness of a total eclipse or a “ring of fire" as the sun peeked from behind the new moon.
Starship explodes: Giant SpaceX rocket fails minutes after launching from Texas
SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but failed minutes after rising from the launch pad.
SpaceX’s giant new rocket blasted off on its first test flight Thursday but failed minutes after rising from the launch pad.
Pentagon shares newly declassified UFO videos, tracking over 650 potential cases
Of the more than 650 potential UFO sightings, U.S. officials have prioritized about half of them that appear to be especially interesting and anomalous.
Of the more than 650 potential UFO sightings, U.S. officials have prioritized about half of them that appear to be especially interesting and anomalous.
Old NASA satellite descending to earth poses ‘low’ risk of danger
The science satellite known as Rhessi will fall through the atmosphere Wednesday night. The satellite launched into orbit in 2002 to study the sun recording more than 100,000 solar events.
The science satellite known as Rhessi will fall through the atmosphere Wednesday night. The satellite launched into orbit in 2002 to study the sun recording more than 100,000 solar events.
Lyrid meteor shower: When it peaks and how to watch it
NASA says the Lyrids are one of the oldest known meteor showers
NASA says the Lyrids are one of the oldest known meteor showers
Rare hybrid solar eclipse to dazzle skywatchers on Thursday
There are four types of solar eclipses -- and the hybrid solar eclipse is the rarest of them all.
There are four types of solar eclipses -- and the hybrid solar eclipse is the rarest of them all.
Elon Musk's SpaceX calls off 1st launch attempt of giant Starship
SpaceX had planned to launch the nearly 400-foot Starship rocket from the southern tip of Texas but postponed the launch because of a problem with the first-stage booster.
SpaceX had planned to launch the nearly 400-foot Starship rocket from the southern tip of Texas but postponed the launch because of a problem with the first-stage booster.
FAA clears SpaceX to launch giant rocket from Texas
The space company said the nearly 400-foot-tall Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket will be the most powerful rocket ever launched.
The space company said the nearly 400-foot-tall Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket will be the most powerful rocket ever launched.
Sloth distracts viewers during ESA’s Juice mission to Jupiter
"Aside from the actual launch, this guy is definitely the star of ESA's Juice telecast," Dr. Nadia Drake said Friday during ESA’s rocket launch of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.
"Aside from the actual launch, this guy is definitely the star of ESA's Juice telecast," Dr. Nadia Drake said Friday during ESA’s rocket launch of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.
Museum offers $25,000 reward for Maine meteorite hunt
A spectacular fireball that was spotted streaking through the northern sky might be the golden ticket to a reward of at least $25,000 for a lucky person if they can stumble across remnants of a meteorite.
A spectacular fireball that was spotted streaking through the northern sky might be the golden ticket to a reward of at least $25,000 for a lucky person if they can stumble across remnants of a meteorite.
Pilot crashes, flips plane after losing power 9,000 feet above Utah field
The pilot was treated and released from the scene following the crash landing.
The pilot was treated and released from the scene following the crash landing.
Countdown is on: 1 year away until the Great North American Solar Eclipse
The Great North American Solar Eclipse is still a year away, but communities are already planning celebrations.
The Great North American Solar Eclipse is still a year away, but communities are already planning celebrations.
Stunning image of Uranus and its rings captured by James Webb telescope
The planet’s faintest rings have only been observed by two other facilities in the past, according to NASA.
The planet’s faintest rings have only been observed by two other facilities in the past, according to NASA.