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Full moon over Poseidon’s Temple
The May 2014 full Moon rising over Poseidon's temple, Cape Sounion, Greece.
May 15, 2014
While you were sleeping … Milky Way over Scotland
The Milky Way rises high above the horizon. Taken on May 3, at 3:30 a.m., by B&B Photography.
May 14, 2014
Another Comet Pan-STARRS
This Comet Pan-STARRS isn't as bright as the one many saw in spring 2013. But some observers are reporting a recent outburst in brightness ...
May 11, 2014
Two photos of moon trails
Two photos of moon trails, created by Earth's own spin on its axis beneath the night sky.
May 9, 2014
A tornado cut this swath of destruction in Arkansas
Among the hardest hit areas during April's severe storms were the towns of Mayflower and Vilonia, Arkansas. A NASA satellite captured the tornado track from above.
May 8, 2014
Eta Aquarid meteor from Mount Bromo, an active volcano
Part of the night sky is obscured by sulphur dioxide gas emitted by Mount Bromo, an active volcano, in this photo by Justin Ng of Singapore.
May 7, 2014
Why so few Eta Aquarid meteors in 2014?
We expected 20-40 meteors per hour this morning, at the shower's peak. But Eta Aquarid meteor rates in 2014 seem to have been far lower. Why?
May 6, 2014
A single drop of seawater, magnified 25 times
Ever wonder what's in seawater? This photograph shows a drop of seawater, magnified 25 times.
May 2, 2014
Mammatus clouds
These mammatus clouds hung over Fayetteville, Arkansas on Monday (April 28) just before sunset. Photo by Mike Price.
May 2, 2014
