Astronomy: News
Weather of brown dwarf 20 light-years away has been mapped
Astronomers have successfully mapped the atmospheric features of a planetary-mass brown dwarf, an object that sits between a star and a planet.
First stars born after Big Bang might have been discovered
Astronomers from the University of Toledo, Ohio, led by Ari Visbal, think they may have found the first stars that formed after the Big Bang.
Meteors to 'Beaver Moon': All notable astronomical events in November
This November promises a spectacular array of celestial events, from a supermoon to notable planetary events and mesmerizing meteor showers.
This is why we haven't found intelligent life beyond Earth
A recent study by Dr. Robin Corbet, a senior scientist at the University of Maryland and an astrophysicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, has proposed "radical mundanity" as a possible explanation for the Fermi Paradox.
Watch: This nebula 10,000 light-years away looks like a bat
Astronomers have spotted a nebula resembling a bat, spreading its wings in deep space.
Where iconic spacecraft are located in October's night sky
The launch of spaceflight has revolutionized our understanding of the solar system.
What makes the 4MOST telescope so special?
The 4-meter Multi-Object Spectroscopic Telescope (4MOST) has successfully captured its first light.
Radio signals from comet 12P/Pons-Brooks detected: Why it matters
A team of astronomers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has made significant findings.
'Solitary' star Fomalhaut visible in the sky: How to watch
As the leaves begin to change, one star in particular signals the arrival of autumn, Fomalhaut.
Watch: Three Earth-sized exoplanets found 190 light-years away
An international team of scientists has discovered three Earth-sized exoplanets in the TOI-2267 binary star system, located some 190 light-years away.
Why a plan to launch space mirrors has spooked scientists
California-based start-up Reflect Orbital has announced its plan to launch a massive mirror into space next year.
We finally know how galaxies in early universe were like
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has offered a detailed view of galaxy formation in the early universe.
This distant massive galaxy has revealed secrets of early universe
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Atacama Large Millimeter/sub-millimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have studied a distant massive galaxy called A1689-zD1.
Comets Lemmon, SWAN pass by Earth today: How to watch
Two comets, C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and C/2025 R2 (SWAN), are set to make their closest approach to Earth tonight.
Watch: This stunning heart-shaped nebula lies 6,000 light-years away
Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has unveiled a stunning image of the Heart Nebula (IC 1805), located some 6,000 light-years away in the Perseus spiral arm of our Milky Way.
Moon, Venus come together in sky tomorrow: How to watch
A notable celestial event will be on display early tomorrow morning, when the Moon and Venus come together in a stunning conjunction.
This is the biggest nova super-remnant ever discovered
A team of astronomers has discovered a rare nova super-remnant (NSR) around the recurrent nova LMCN 1971-08a in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC).
Comets, meteor showers to grace October sky: How to watch
October is shaping up to be a month of celestial wonders, with two comets and the Orionid meteor shower gracing our skies.
JWST finds a small star-forming complex: What's so special?
Astronomers have discovered a faint and small star-forming complex using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
This star is consuming its twin at an unprecedented rate
Astronomers have discovered a white dwarf star, V Sagittae, that is devouring its larger companion at an unprecedented rate.
Blood Moon 2025: When, where, how to watch in India?
Skywatchers are in for a treat as the second total lunar eclipse of 2025, popularly known as the "Blood Moon," is set to grace the night sky today.
Saturn, Moon forming couple in night sky: How to watch
Tomorrow, the ringed gas giant Saturn will come extremely close to Earth's natural satellite, the Moon.
Watch: Hubble telescope spies a spiral galaxy 51M light-years away
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 7456, located more than 51 million light-years away in the constellation Grus (the Crane).
We finally know reason behind periodic dimming of star KOI-1755
A team of researchers led by Ph.D. candidate Wang Haozhi has identified the real source of the periodic dimming of KOI-1755's transit signal using the Kepler space telescope.
This was how debris disk around Fomalhaut star was formed
Astronomers have used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to capture the highest resolution image of Fomalhaut's debris disk.
Watch: Astronomers have spotted a distant giant planet being born
Astronomers have captured a rare glimpse of a planet being born.
How Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos' changed science on TV forever
Carl Sagan's Cosmos: A Personal Voyage is the most groundbreaking television series of all time.
Massive stars in metal-poor galaxies have partners too: Study
A global team of 70 astronomers has discovered that massive stars in metal-poor galaxies are often part of a binary system.
Jupiter, Venus, Saturn: How to spot these planets this month?
As September progresses, stargazers are treated to a celestial spectacle. The two brightest planets, Jupiter and Venus, are gracing the morning sky.
Scientists detect almost 130 collisions involving black holes, neutron stars
An international team of scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of gravitational-wave astronomy, detecting 128 new cosmic collisions involving black holes and neutron stars.
This CO2-rich disk challenges our theories of planet formation
A team of astronomers, led by Jenny Frediani from Stockholm University, has discovered a planet-forming disk with an unusual chemical composition.
Last chance tonight to see Moon, Spica together before 2031
Tonight, the slender crescent Moon will be seen near the bright star Spica at sunset.
This rotating galaxy filament 5.5M light-years long connects 14 galaxies
A team of astronomers has discovered a new rotating galaxy filament, measuring some 5.5 million light-years long and connecting 14 galaxies.
This is the most clear image of solar flare ever
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) has captured the highest-resolution pictures of a solar flare at the H-alpha wavelength (656.28nm).
Watch: This 5M-year-old gas giant moves around a young star
An international team of astronomers has made an unexpected discovery: a new planet in the early stages of formation.
Watch: Rare supernova reveals the insides of a dying star
A team of international scientists, led by Northwestern University astrophysicists, has discovered a unique type of supernova (exploding star) enriched with silicon, sulfur, and argon.
This 4-star system lies 82 light-years away: What's so special?
Astronomers have discovered a rare hierarchical quadruple star system that could help unlock the mystery of brown dwarfs.
This cosmic jet brings 'Lord of the Rings' to life
Astronomers have observed a cosmic jet that resembles the mythical "Eye of Sauron" from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.
This is how we can predict future of Milky Way
A recent study by the University of Queensland has revealed that our galaxy, the Milky Way, is on a collision course with its neighbors.
Watch: Hubble telescope snaps a spiral galaxy 100M light-years away
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1309, located some 100 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus.
This is how 'lava planets' change over time
A recent study published in Nature Astronomy has proposed a theoretical framework to understand the evolution of hot rocky exoplanets, or "lava planets."
Watch: Hubble snaps a spiral galaxy 137M light-years away
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 3285B.
Watch: Astronomers find a mysterious white dwarf emitting radio signals
A team of astronomers has discovered a white dwarf star that belongs to a rare class of objects known as long-period transients (LPTs), of which only 10 are known to date.