NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed a fireball from above recently, capturing the stunning site from aboard the International Space Station.

Source: 'It was quite a light show!' NASA a...the International Space Station (photos)

Lego's larger Yoda models do not have a great track record, but this Lego Star Wars Yoda bust is such astonishing spectacle I have to own it. Or several.

Source: New this month, this Lego Star Wars Yoda bust would terrify Darth Vader and I have to have it

The human heart shrivels away in space, but researchers have found that mini-hearts grown from human stem cells sprout in space significantly faster than in labs on Earth.

Source: Spaceflight is hard on the heart, yet artificial ones grow better in space than on Earth

From chasing the Milky Way to using your eyes as nature intended, here are some often-overlooked truths that make all the difference under the night sky.

Source: 7 things nobody tells you about stargazing (that make a huge difference)

Astronomers call this "eruptive mass loss," and it's a stellar drama we're still trying to fully grasp.

Source: Why do some stars become 'supernova impostors'? Astronomers still don't quite know

SpaceX launched 45 satellites to orbit from California early Sunday morning (May 3), including a South Korean spacecraft that was originally supposed to fly in 2022.

Source: SpaceX sends 45 satellites to orbit in nighttime launch from California (video)

Finally, Mando's sleek N-1 starfighter gets the Lego Star Wars UCS set it deserves and, if you're fast, you can claim a free Lego model of the fabled Darksaber.

Source: New for Star Wars Day, grab this Le...lest ship and get the Darksaber for free

On Episode 208 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Space.com's Mike Wall about the risks and realities of the new space race to the moon.

Source: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 208 — Lander, Lander, Who's Got a Lander

Not only is Lego launching a host of new models this Star Wars Day, there are some fantastic sets out there already. We've harnessed the power of the Dark Side to bring you the very best.

Source: From new releases to classic models...ay with the best Lego sets from the saga

You know it's thriller, thriller night

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Photos from around the space team.

Source: Galaxies, Artemis 2, space telescopes and stormtroopers: Here are the best photos from our staff

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Strong mag. 5.5 earthquake - 289 km north of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11:30 am (Universal Time)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22964686/mag5quake-May-2-2026-Tonga.html

The Eastern North Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15th through November 30th.

Source: The Eastern North Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15th through November 30th.

SPC - No watches are valid as of Sat May 2 11:28:02 UTC 2026
No watches are valid as of Sat May 2 11:28:02 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/

SPC - No MDs are in effect as of Sat May 2 11:28:02 UTC 2026
No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Sat May 2 11:28:02 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/

The Eastern North Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15th through November 30th.

Source: The Eastern North Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15th through November 30th.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th.

Source: The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th.

World Earthquake Report for Saturday, 2 May 2026
Summary: 7 quakes 5.0+, 35 quakes 4.0+, 147 quakes 3.0+, 355 quakes 2.0+ (544 total)
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 5+: 7 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 35 earthquakes
Magnitude 3+: 147 earthquakes
Magnitude 2+: 355 earthquakes
No quakes of magnitude 6 or higher

10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)

#1: Mag 5.8 Philippine Sea, 30 km northeast of Yilan, Taiwan

Friday, May 1, 2026, at 08:39 pm (Taipei time) -

#2: Mag 5.7 33 km southeast of Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 06:28 pm (GMT +9) -

#3: Mag 5.3 North Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

Friday, May 1, 2026, at 03:03 pm (GMT -2) -

#4: Mag 5.2 Banda Sea, 118 km northwest of Pulau Molu Island, Maluku, Indonesia

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 07:27 pm (GMT +9) -

#5: Mag 5.1 South of the Fiji Islands

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 02:06 pm (GMT +12) -

#6: Mag 5.0 74 km southeast of La Rioja, Departamento de Capital, La Rioja Province, Argentina

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 02:04 am (La Rioja time) -

#7: Mag 5.0 South Atlantic Ocean, 122 km southeast of Montagu Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 08:31 am (GMT -2) -

#8: Mag 4.9 North Pacific Ocean, 87 km east of Kamisu, Ibaraki, Japan

Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 pm (GMT +9) -

#9: Mag 4.8 North Pacific Ocean, 47 km south of Nemuro, Hokkaido, Japan

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 02:19 am (GMT +9) -

#10: Mag 4.8 North Pacific Ocean, 58 km southeast of Haha Jima Island, Tokyo, Japan

Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:40 pm (GMT +9) -

Earthquakes reported felt

#1: Mag 5.7 33 km southeast of Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan - 222 reports

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 06:28 pm (GMT +9) -

#2: Mag 5.8 Philippine Sea, 30 km northeast of Yilan, Taiwan - 33 reports

Friday, May 1, 2026, at 08:39 pm (Taipei time) -

#3: Mag 2.6 4.3 mi southeast of Ontario, San Bernardino County, California, United States - 32 reports

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 03:10 am (GMT -7) -

#4: Mag 5.0 74 km southeast of La Rioja, Departamento de Capital, La Rioja Province, Argentina - 15 reports

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 02:04 am (La Rioja time) -

#5: Mag 4.6 Philippine Sea, Japan - 10 reports

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 05:36 pm (GMT +9) -

#6: Mag 2.7 20 km south of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand - 5 reports

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:43 pm (GMT +12) -

#7: Mag 4.0 122 km east of Pathein, Ayeyarwady Region, Myanmar - 4 reports

Friday, May 1, 2026, at 09:21 pm (Yangon time) -

#8: Mag 3.2 Departamento de Guatemala, 16 km east of Palin, Guatemala - 4 reports

Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:50 am (GMT -6) -

#9: Mag 4.0 115 km northwest of Sitia, Lasithi, Crete, Greece - 4 reports

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 09:29 am (GMT +2) -

#10: Mag 3.8 10.2 km northwest of Mingaladon, Yangon, Myanmar - 4 reports

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 12:03 pm (Yangon time) -

#11: Mag 3.0 48 km southwest of Kozani, Nomos Kozanis, West Macedonia, Greece - 2 reports

Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 01:33 am (GMT +3) -

#12: Mag 3.0 23 mi southeast of Fernley, Lyon County, Nevada, United States - 2 reports

Friday, May 1, 2026, at 07:49 pm (GMT -7) -

#13: Mag 3.5 5.1 km northwest of Mayagueez, Mayagueez Municipio, Puerto Rico - 2 reports

Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:57 am (GMT -4) -

Earthquake stats

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquake/news/301244/World-Earthquake-Report-for-Saturday-2-May-2026.html

Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - Makassar Strait, 139 km north of Palu, Kota Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 07:11 pm (GMT +8)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22964654/mag4quake-May-2-2026-Indonesia-Minahassa-Peninsula-Sulawesi.html

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur claimed that the 2026 Formula 1 regulations are “less artificial” than DRS amid widespread criticism of the new ruleset.
This year, F1 is debuting its latest regulation overhaul with changes to both the chassis and engine, the latter being a contentious point due to its increased reliance on electric power.
The change has given a key role to battery management ...Keep reading

Source: Fred Vasseur: F1 2026 rules "less artificial" than DRS

Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Indian Ocean, 71 km south of Banjar, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 06:04 pm (GMT +7)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22964633/mag4quake-May-2-2026-Java-Indonesia.html

Maximum Temperature: 16°C (60°F), Minimum Temperature: 6°C (43°F), Wind Direction: north-westerly, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: Very Good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 65%, UV Risk: 4, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 05:29 BST, Sunset: 20:43 BST

Source: Monday: Light Cloud, Minimum Temperature: 6°C (43°F) Maximum Temperature: 16°C (60°F)

Maximum Temperature: 15°C (58°F), Minimum Temperature: 8°C (46°F), Wind Direction: north-easterly, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 1009mb, Humidity: 78%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 05:31 BST, Sunset: 20:42 BST

Source: Sunday: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 8°C (46°F) Maximum Temperature: 15°C (58°F)

Maximum Temperature: 19°C (66°F), Minimum Temperature: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: south-westerly, Wind Speed: 2mph, Visibility: Very Good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 46%, UV Risk: 3, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 05:33 BST, Sunset: 20:40 BST

Source: Today: Light Cloud, Minimum Temperature: 11°C (52°F) Maximum Temperature: 19°C (66°F)