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 ... Read full article.