A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley’s comet debris

by News Feed Editor | May 2, 2026 | Science

NEW YORK (AP) — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year, making the display harder to glimpse.The shower will peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Viewers from...

See May’s full ‘Flower Moon’ bloom in gorgeous photos from around the world

by News Feed Editor | May 2, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.The Flower Moon shines above the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. | Credit: Photo by J. David Ake/Getty ImagesMay’s full “Flower Moon” has come...

3 planets will put on a sky show in May — when and how to see them

by News Feed Editor | May 2, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline May’s skywatching, with stunning moon pairings and a three-planet display. | Credit: by Chakarin Wattanamongkol via Getty...

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week: Here’s what you need to know

by News Feed Editor | May 2, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A lone Eta Aquarid meteor glows alongside the Milky Way over Sri Lanka. | Credit: Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe Eta Aquarid meteor shower...

Artemis 2 astronauts get the star treatment after historic moon trip

by News Feed Editor | May 1, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.The Artemis 2 astronauts after their arrival in Houston on April 11, 2026. | Credit: Space.com / Josh DinnerFresh off humanity’s first crewed moon mission in more...

Drone radar could help spacecraft pinpoint where to drill for water on Mars, scientists say

by News Feed Editor | May 1, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Silhouetted against the blue sky, a drone carrying a ground-penetrating radar instrument lifts off from Galena Creek Rock Glacier in Wyoming. | Credit: Jack W. HoltA...