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CNET
13-05-2025
- Science
- CNET
NASA Astronaut Snaps Knockout Views of Flower Moon in Full Bloom
Spring is popping in the northern hemisphere and the full flower moon joined in on the seasonal celebrations on May 12. Skywatchers on the ground were treated to a glowing disk of light. NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers enjoyed the view from a different vantage point -- way up on the International Space Station. Ayers shared three images of the moon at full strength. "I'm still in awe of our view of the world and beyond," she said on X. "Today was the flower moon and it did not disappoint!" Enlarge Image This view from the ISS shows the full flower moon in perspective with Earth. NASA/Nichole Ayers The first image features our blue planet dappled with clouds. The moon hovers in the corner with the dark maria (Latin for "seas") impact basins stretching like shadows across its surface. It's a poetic image highlighting the close relationship between Earth and its only natural satellite. Enlarge Image Parts of the International Space Station photobombed this scenic photo of Earth with the full moon appearing as a tiny dot near the center. NASA/Nichole Ayers Ayers' next image tells a different story. The moon is a tiny dot below an upside-down Earth riddled with clouds. Parts of the space station poke out from the bottom of the view. It goes to show how direction doesn't matter much on the ISS. Earth can be either above or below you depending on your chosen perspective in orbit. Enlarge Image That distance glow in the dark of space is the full flower moon. Earth's water and clouds are below. NASA/Nichole Ayers The final shot is an ode to distance. The moon orbits at an average of about 239,000 miles from Earth. It looks every bit that far away in the photo. Our planet is a watery, cloudy hulk with the dainty full moon shining like a remote beacon. Ayers is part of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission that arrived at the ISS in March to relieve the so-called "stranded astronauts" Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore. This is Ayers' first visit to the ISS. Ayers has been dedicating some of her public outreach efforts to astrophotography. The moon photos show off her artistic eye. "These were shot from a few different lenses for perspective," she said. "I love how you can see the texture in the clouds and on the moon itself." The May full moon is known by the "flower moon" nickname. "Many cultures refer to May's full moon as the flower moon thanks to the abundant blooming that occurs as spring gets going properly," the Royal Museums Greenwich said in an explainer. "Other names include the hare moon, the corn planting moon and the milk moon." We can't all be Katy Perry and catch a ride to space, but at least we have Ayers' views of the full moon to bring the astronaut's perspective on the celestial show to us on Earth. It's a beauty whether you're down on the ground or up in orbit.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- Science
- CTV News
Flower moon blossoms in Manitoba's night sky
The flower moon visible in Winnipeg's night sky on May 12, 2025. (Myles J. Spence) May's full moon, also called the flower moon, blossomed in Manitoba's night sky on Monday night. Several Manitobans caught a glimpse of the celestial sight, which was given its moniker as May is the time of year when flowers start to bloom. 'The calendar really comes from watching the moon,' said Scott Young, the Manitoba Museum's planetarium astronomer. 'The lunar calendar was one of the earliest reckonings of the months.' Young explained the actual moment of the full moon was on Monday afternoon, which offered those with a clear view of the eastern horizon a chance to watch the moon rising during the evening. 'The moonrise is always a beautiful sight to watch, but on a full moon it seems to be particularly nice,' he said. For those who missed Monday's flower moon, they still have a chance to see June's strawberry moon, July's buck moon, August's sturgeon moon, and the many other full moons to come.
Forbes
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
In Photos: See The Full ‘Flower Moon' Light Up Skies Worldwide
A beautiful full moon — the flower moon — rose into twilight skies on Monday, May 12, casting its bright light across landscapes far and wide. However, it was technically smaller than most full moons — a 'micro moon.' Here are all the best images from around the globe. The full moon is seen behind a silhouette of a man doing gymnastics in Erbil, Iraq on May 12, 2025. ... More (Photo by Ahsan Mohammed Ahmed Ahmed/Anadolu via Getty Images) On Monday, May 12, the full flower moon appeared on the eastern horizon during dusk as seen around the world, having turned officially full at 12:57 p.m. EDT. It was the second full moon of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and of fall in the Southern Hemisphere. Photographers timed their shots carefully to image it as it appeared beside buildings and mountains while close to the horizon. May's flower moon is named after spring flowers in the Northern Hemisphere, though it's also called the planting moon, hare's moon and milk moon. The name milk moon is an old English name. According to NASA, an English monk, the Venerable Bede, wrote in 703 AD that what we now call May was the 'Three-Milkings Month' because cows could be milked three times a day. May's full moon is the fifth of 12 full moons in 2025, three of which will be 'supermoons' (in October, November and December). September's full moon will be a 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse, though it won't be visible in North America. The full moon rises beyond artwork atop the Kansas City Convention Center, Monday, May 12, 2025, in ... More Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Beyond the full flower moon, there are plenty of chances to see our natural satellite in the night sky. After dark on Tuesday, May 13, the waning gibbous moon will pass within a third of a degree of Antares, the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius, 'the scorpion.' On Monday, May 26, there will be a new supermoon as it stays out of the night sky but comes closest to Earth for the whole month while lost in the sun's glare. It could mean higher tides than usual. Artwork atop the Kansas City Convention Center is silhouetted against the rising full moon Monday, ... More May 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) In the northwest after sunset on Tuesday, May 27, a slender crescent moon will shine just above bright Jupiter, while at the same time, on Thursday, May 29, a slightly larger crescent moon will help create a 'smiley face' with bright stars Castor and Pollux — the bright twin stars of Gemini — as the eyes. The full moon sets behind the St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia, early Tuesday, May ... More 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky) The next full moon will occur on Wednesday, June 11. Known as the strawberry moon, it will be the final full moon of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and fall in the Southern Hemisphere, astronomical seasons that will come to an end on Saturday, June 21, when the solstice occurs. The full moon, also known as the Flower Moon, rises over St Mary's lighthouse in Whitley Bay on the ... More north east coast of England. Picture date: Monday May 12, 2025. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images) A proposal by the White House earlier this month would reduce NASA's current budget of $25.4 billion — around 0.3% of federal spending — to $18.8 billion. That would greatly affect NASA's plans to explore the moon. NASA's funding peaked at 4% of the federal budget during the Apollo missions to the moon in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Full moon rises behind Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkiye on March 12, 2025. (Photo by Isa ... More Terli/Anadolu via Getty Images) Although the proposals underscored 'returning to the moon before China and putting an American on Mars,' they will entail slashing NASA's Artemis missions to the moon. In April 2026, NASA's Artemis II mission will see four astronauts launch in its Orion capsule on its Space Launch System rocket and travel beyond the moon. The follow-up in 2027 or 2028, Artemis III, will see two astronauts land on the moon, though future missions are now in jeopardy. The full moon is pictured from the MAS Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on May 12, 2025. (Photo by ... More Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
May's full flower moon is arriving: What it means for your zodiac sign
A radiant full moon known as the flower moon will light up the sky this May, bringing a wave of fresh energy and drawing us closer to summer's bloom. Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas, who is known for his cosmic guidance among celebrities, businesses and online influencers, spoke to "Good Morning America" about the best ways to take advantage of this profound full moon. But first, let's break down the meaning of the flower moon. The Full Moon will reach peak illumination in the United States on Monday, May 12, at 12:56 p.m., E.T., according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. April's pink moon will be a micromoon: What to know The Old Farmer's Almanac, which began publishing traditional full moon names in the 1930s, explains that the May full moon is often called the flower moon because many Native American tribes associated it with the abundance of blooming flowers across North America during this time of year. Other tribes named the moon based on spring's arrival and the natural changes it brought. For instance, some northern tribes called it the budding moon or leaf budding moon to mark the new growth of the season, while others referred to it as the planting moon, signaling the ideal time to sow crops for the months ahead. According to NASA, an Old English name for the May full moon is the milk moon. In 703 AD, the English monk St. Bede the Venerable wrote that May was known as the "Three-Milkings Month," likely because cows could be milked three times a day during this fertile time of year. Each full moon falls under a zodiac sign based on where the moon is positioned in the sky at that time. As the moon shifts year to year, the sign aligns with changes, bringing different energetic influences with it, according to astrologer Thomas. This year, the flower moon appears in Scorpio, a water sign known for its intensity, emotional depth, and focus on shared resources. "Striking a balance between what we give and receive will be extremely important and any imbalances within these themes will be tremendously important to face," Thomas said. "Investments, assets, and large money matters will be rocked by this full moon." He added, "Also, as Scorpio is the zodiac sign that rules intimacy, sexuality, the shadow self and the occult, these topics will be thrust upon the global stage." For centuries, many cultures and spiritual traditions have honored the full moon as a time of heightened energy and transformation -- a powerful opportunity to reflect, release and manifest. Astrologers believe the full moon is especially potent for setting intentions and calling in your dreams. According to Thomas, this flower moon in Scorpio offers a unique chance to harness emotional alchemy and deep inner change. Since Scorpio is a water sign, rituals involving liquids -- such as creating moon water, soaking in a bath, or applying essential oils or lotions -- can be particularly effective. You can also anoint yourself or objects like crystals to amplify your intentions. "These can all be excellent tools for manifestation," Thomas explained. "Scorpio is also ruled by both Mars and Pluto, planets of fire. This means incorporating candles into a ritual may also be helpful, especially writing down things one seeks to release and then burning it in a safe way to cleanse oneself and figuratively be 'reborn.'" Potential meditations, mantras or journal prompts: I release myself from my fears, traumas, and insecurities. I open myself to true intimacy and vulnerability. I will not let my past failures or fears in regards to love control me. I am a phoenix, always ready to be reborn and renewed. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Get ready for some major awareness, Aries! "Luckily, this could make your union stronger if you're on steady ground -- but it could also bring friction if things are not on the same page," Thomas said. "Aries in significant relationships may find their partner suddenly brings more income in for the two of you, or you could hear news of a large settlement, payout, scholarship or inheritance." Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Pay attention to your partnerships, Taurus! "Depending on where you stand, you could be making major decisions to move to the next level together, such as moving in, getting engaged or being wed," Thomas added. "This affects business partnerships, too, even one like an agent, assistant, attorney or accountant. Commitments and unions are quite possible now. However, if you're on rocky ground, this full moon could bring an intense and dramatic separation, pushing you to shatter apart." Gemini (May 21 - June 20) There may be some changes ahead in your career, Gemini! According to Thomas, "This full moon could signal a major ending or turning point in your employment. Some may be pushed out of a job or choose to leave one now. If this is the case, another employer could be right around the corner, so search for the perfect one. Other Geminis could find that they are putting the finishing touches on a milestone project for their boss that takes a great deal of final attention." Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Brace yourself for something new, Cancer! "Of all the zodiac signs, you're likely to feel that this full moon brings an extra dose of sugar and spice!" Thomas explained. "With your passion sector being activated, you may have a significant turning point around romance, true love, hobbies, fertility or creativity. You'll be ignited to pursue your heart's desires and not settle for less." Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, Leo. According to Thomas, "This lunation will rock your domestic life, home and family. A significant ending may occur near this time, such as moving, renovating or deciding to entirely redecorate. Some Leos may reach a milestone around real estate matters, instead. However, since this activates your sector of family, you could have an intense ending or emotional experience within your kindred." Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Broaden your mind and spread your wings, Virgo. "Many Virgos will be debuting a significant writing, speaking or advertising initiative at this time, while others will be focused on locking down a major contractual endeavor," Thomas said. "It is clear you have some important thoughts you need to broadcast and the world will be listening. This lunation could instead propel [you] to step out of town and travel, visiting nearby destinations or even deciding it's time to link up with a sibling." Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Keep an eye on your money, Libra! "This full moon will rock your income, wealth and resources," Thomas explained. "Many Libras will find that they are actually about to bring in more money due to a raise, side hustle or new job offer. If a job or income stream ends at this time, use this energy to get on the hunt for something even better." Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) There's transformation in the air, Scorpio. "As the full moon falls in your zodiac sign, you are being given a taste of the new journey you are being sent upon," Thomas said. "Significant endings, breakthroughs or breakdowns could all happen, as you watch the previous chapter of your life fade away right before your eyes. Now is a time to release the past and what isn't serving you -- especially in regards to relationships -- and step upon the path to pursue what truly makes you happy." Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Rest, recharge, and let your intuition lead, Sagittarius! According to Thomas, "This full moon could feel quite difficult for you, as you are forced to face your past, your baggage, your anxieties and your fears. It will draw attention to how you have been leading your mental and physical health, so if something seems amiss, hurry to a doctor or specialist to address it. Some Sagittarians will also find that secrets or scandals emerge at this time that are karmic in nature and they are forced to face the music." Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Your friendships are entering a new chapter, Capricorn. "As the full moon energizes this area of your life, you could attend a major event, network up a storm or find that a friend steps in to help you reach a heartfelt personal goal," Thomas said. "Another way this could affect you is by having a friend or acquaintance exit your life, but just as it happens, someone new -- a platonic soulmate connection -- enters it." Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Take center stage, Aquarius! "The approaching full moon will bring fire to your career, ambitions and public recognition," Thomas added. "A significant award, promotion, new job offer or publicity could appear and lift your name into the sky. However, if a job ends near this time, you're being redirected to a new position elsewhere or a fresh career path altogether." Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) You're headed for bold new heights, Pisces! "As the full moon dances sweetly with your zodiac sign, you'll find that you now have the impetus and courage to shake it up and step out of your comfort zone," Thomas explained. "Many Pisceans could reach a newfound milestone around a long-distance project or travel situation -- perhaps even considering immigration. Others could be pushed to go back to school, or if already in school, have a major moment with their studies or a professor." May's full flower moon is arriving: What it means for your zodiac sign originally appeared on
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Makes May's Flower Moon Extra Special
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." All eyes on the sky on Monday, May 12! The start of the week will be studded with the month's full moon, AKA May's flower moon—TikTok's current obsession. With nearly 17 million posts on the subject (admittedly with some geared toward the 2023 movie, Killers of the Flower Moon), the flower moon is expected to be a beautiful spectacle that star-lovers won't want to miss. The flower moon, named after the beautiful blooms that emerge during the month of May, will reach peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, so if you look closely, you'll be able to see it midday, not only at night. That said, according to the flower moon will look its brightest and most beautiful just after dusk. It might even appear slightly orange or yellow while emerging from the horizon, further nodding to the brilliant flowers that dot the Northern Hemisphere this time of year. (Though, according to NASA, this can happen with every full moon as it peeks over.) This occurs because, just after dusk, the moon hasn't reached its full height, so light reflected off its surface has to travel through more of Earth's atmosphere, which scatters bluer wavelengths of light, making the longer, redder ones look more prominent. Visuals aside, May's flower moon is expected to be energetically transformative. Actress and manifestation influencer, Soma Chhaya, says that May's flower moon is 'one of the most powerful money manifestation portals of the entire year,' noting that it brings in growth and wealth. 'You will get to see every single seed that you planted finally bloom,' she says. Other common themes surrounding the flower moon on TikTok include new beginnings and general success. These themes are reflected in all of the other common Native American names for May's full moon, including the Budding Moon, Egg Laying Moon, and Planting Moon. The best time to witness the full flower moon will depend on where you live. You can use a moonrise calculator or a stargazing app, such as Night Sky or SkySafari, to find out. As for location, opt for an elevated space with a clear view of the eastern horizon. Happy moon-watching and manifesting! You Might Also Like 70 Impressive Tiny Houses That Maximize Function and Style 30+ Paint Colors That Will Instantly Transform Your Kitchen
