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NASA Astronaut Snaps Knockout Views of Flower Moon in Full Bloom

The full moon is an ethereal lantern dancing with Earth in NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers’ snapshots from the International Space Station.

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!»

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.

Ayers’ next image tells a different story. The moon is a tiny dot below an upside-down Earth riddled with clouds. Parts of the space station poke out from the bottom of the view.

It goes to show how direction doesn’t matter much on the ISS. Earth can be either above or below you depending on your chosen perspective in orbit.

The final shot is an ode to distance. The moon orbits at an average of about 239,000 miles from Earth. It looks every bit that far away in the photo. Our planet is a watery, cloudy hulk with the dainty full moon shining like a remote beacon.

Ayers is part of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission that arrived at the ISS in March to relieve the so-called «stranded astronauts» Sunita «Suni» Williams and Barry «Butch» Wilmore. This is Ayers’ first visit to the ISS.

Ayers has been dedicating some of her public outreach efforts to astrophotography. The moon photos show off her artistic eye.

«These were shot from a few different lenses for perspective,» she said. «I love how you can see the texture in the clouds and on the moon itself.»

The May full moon is known by the «flower moon» nickname.

«Many cultures refer to May’s full moon as the flower moon thanks to the abundant blooming that occurs as spring gets going properly,» the Royal Museums Greenwich said in an explainer. «Other names include the hare moon, the corn planting moon and the milk moon.»

We can’t all be Katy Perry and catch a ride to space, but at least we have Ayers’ views of the full moon to bring the astronaut’s perspective on the celestial show to us on Earth. It’s a beauty whether you’re down on the ground or up in orbit.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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