May 4 - Top Stories This Week

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What’s on the far side of the moon? With all due respect to Pink Floyd, the moon's far side is dark only in the sense that it's mysterious. You saw the 1st photo of a black hole? Now see its home galaxy The 1st-ever photo of a giant black hole made headlines in April. Now see beautiful images of M87, the great galaxy it calls home. Preparing for asteroid Apophis The relatively large asteroid will sweep past Earth safely - but rather closely - in 2029. More top stories May guide to the bright planets Space rock hit moon at 38,000 mph Black hole's gravity seen tugging on nearby space Will the Higgs boson help scientists trap dark matter? Scientists explain mysterious, celestial STEVE Mystery solved: Mercury has a solid heart Why do we celebrate May Day?

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Watch for Eta Aquariid meteors Sunday morning The peak of the shower is likely Sunday. The hours before dawn are best. Do you need to identify a meteor shower's radiant point to see the show? Never! But finding it can be fun. Eta Aquariid meteors appear to radiate from near a famous asterism – or noticeable star pattern – called the Water Jar in Aquarius. Read more about 2019's Eta Aquariids. Learn how to find the shower's radiant point.

Storm cell over Australia Photographer Lynton Brown captured this magnificent storm cloud over Horsham, Australia, in the late afternoon of May 1. Thank you, Lynton! Submit your photo to EarthSky here! Did a friend forward EarthSkyNews to you? Click here to get your own subscription!

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