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."
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.
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.
No, Spirit Airlines wasn't using duct tape in online video. It was FAA-approved speed tape.
An online video showed a Spirit Airlines worker doing maintenance to a wing. However, it's a common practice in the aviation industry.
NASA extracts oxygen from lunar soil simulant for the first time
NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil.
AST SpaceMobile completes first space-based voice call using smartphones
AST SpaceMobile parnered with AT&T, Rakuten, Vodafone
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.
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.
Bird strike forces American flight to return to airport after takeoff
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
Northern US in store for a colorful light show from the Northern Lights
Some states along the U.S.-Canadian border have potential to see the Northern Lights this weekend.
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.
Wilmington Airport airline adds 9 new non-stop destinations
Avelo Airlines announced nine new non-stop routes to destinations including Charleston, South Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee and spring break favorite Daytona Beach, Florida, all for inexpensive rates.
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.
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.
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.
'Why is the baby yelling?': Man's temper tantrum over crying baby on Southwest flight to Florida goes viral
A grown man's profanity-laced temper tantrum over a crying baby aboard a Southwest flight to Florida has gone viral after portions of the minutes-long rant were recorded and posted on TikTok.
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.
Stunning James Webb Space Telescope photo shows merging galaxies shining with light of a trillion suns
Arp 220, found in the constellation Serpens (the Serpent), is an ultra-luminous infrared galaxy that shines brighter than more than 1 trillion suns, according to the Space Telescope Science Institute.
Lyrid meteor shower: When it peaks and how to watch it
NASA says the Lyrids are one of the oldest known meteor showers
Ohio suburb could become home to cutting-edge astronaut training facility
The project would include a 150-foot-deep pool, 17 times larger than any Olympic swimming pool.