Astronomy: News
24 Mar 2023
Space NewsSpace dust may unlock the mystery of alien life: Study
A new study suggests that space dust and debris from other planets might possess clues of life beyond Earth.
22 Mar 2023
UttarakhandAsia's largest liquid mirror telescope launched in Uttarakhand
Asia's largest four-meter International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) is now operational in Devasthal in Uttarakhand.
01 Mar 2023
James Webb Space TelescopeGlitch or mystery: JWST captures galaxy thrice in single image
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) makes exciting discoveries on a regular basis. Now, it has captured an image in which a galaxy within cluster RX J2129 appears thrice.
24 Feb 2023
NASAStudy sheds light on the mysterious happenings on Venus's surface
It is well-understood how Earth loses its heat but that is not the case with our neighboring planet, Venus.
17 Feb 2023
JupiterAstronomers detect new aurorae on Jupiter's 4 largest moons
Astronomers have spotted new aurorae, at visible wavelengths, on all four major moons of Jupiter -Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
09 Feb 2023
Space NewsAstronomers discover a strange ring around this little planet
A mini-planet called Quaoar has taken astronomers by surprise.
23 Jan 2023
Space NewsIndian telescope detects radio signal from the most distant galaxy
With the help of India's Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), astronomers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy.
13 Jan 2023
Space NewsNew theory explains why super-Earths have the same size
Scientists have come up with a new theory that can explain the formation of "super-Earths"- a class of exoplanets bigger than the Earth. Super-Earths are the most common type of exoplanet in the Milky Way.
11 Jan 2023
Space NewsIndia's Chandra telescope captures comet seen once in 50,000 years
The Himalayan Chandra Telescope, operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), has captured an image of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF).
11 Jan 2023
NASANASA's TESS telescope spots a possibly habitable Earth-sized exoplanet
Astronomers, with the help of NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), have discovered an exoplanet, called TOI 700 e, which is 95% Earth's size and is likely to be rocky like our planet.
10 Jan 2023
NASANASA's Hubble snaps stunning star cluster 20,000 light-years away
NASA has revealed a sparkling image of a nebula located 20,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Carina.
29 Dec 2022
Space NewsSpace and astronomy in 2023: The must-see events next year
The year 2023 will be an exciting one for seeing astronomical phenomena in the night sky.
02 Nov 2022
Books5 books about space and astronomy that astrophiles must read
Tap into the realm of the cosmos, one page at a time.
25 Oct 2022
Solar EclipseIndia witnessed this year's last solar eclipse today: Details here
India on Tuesday witnessed the year's last solar eclipse, which reportedly began in the country at Leh and Hanle in Ladakh, per the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
20 Oct 2022
Solar Eclipse2022's last partial solar eclipse to appear after Diwali
This year, we have witnessed several astronomical events including two lunar eclipses, two solar eclipses, the five-planet alignment, Hunter's moon, Blood moon, passage of an interstellar comet along with two meteor showers.
15 Sep 2022
SaturnAstronomers find Saturn-like baby planet hidden in dust
Astronomers have always found it challenging to observe planetary birth and development in protoplanetary discs. Maybe not anymore.
22 Jul 2022
IndiaBest planetariums in India to introduce your kids to astronomy
If you are inclined toward space exploration and astronomy, then planetariums or taramandals are a must-visit for you.
12 Jul 2022
MoonRare spectacle: July 13 to witness 2022's biggest moon!
We saw the last supermoon , Strawberry Moon on June 14, and now on July 13, be prepared to see the biggest moon of 2022!
03 Jul 2022
MoonEarthshine Moon July 2022: When and how to watch it?
This year has been great for astronomy enthusiasts. From the five-planet alignment and Blood Moon to the Tau Herculids (TAH #0061) meteor shower, there has been something for everyone.
24 Jun 2022
ChicagoManhattanhenge: The magical phenomenon on Manhattan's east-west streets
When the setting Sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid, illuminating both sides of every cross street on the island, it is a sight to behold.
14 Jun 2022
MoonStrawberry Moon: When will it peak and how to watch?
The Strawberry Moon, which is this year's second supermoon, will appear bright and full in the night sky on Tuesday (June 14).
04 Jun 2022
Space NewsRare 5-planet alignment will adorn the sky all of June
It is always a larger-than-life feeling to watch celestial activities high up in the sky, be it a solar eclipse, or a shooting star.
23 May 2022
Space NewsMassive asteroid to fly by Earth on May 27
According to NASA, an asteroid that is four times the size of the Empire State Building will get really close to Earth on May 27.
14 May 2022
MoonSuper flower blood moon appears May 15: Know the details
A spectacular super moon is due on May 15. All thanks to a lunar eclipse, this time we'll get to see a blood moon.
29 Apr 2022
Solar EclipseBlack Moon 2022: A rare occurrence in the night sky
April 30 will have the first solar eclipse of this year, but we in India will not be able to see it.
26 Apr 2022
Solar EclipseFirst Solar Eclipse of 2022: Timing, visibility and some facts
The first solar eclipse of 2022 will take place on April 30.
13 Apr 2022
Moon5 planets, the Moon to align in epic stargazing event
Skywatchers and others will soon be treated to an intriguing celestial spectacle beginning from the last week of April.
17 Mar 2022
MoonWorm Moon: All there is to know about this Supermoon
The first full moon of this month has a rather strange name--Worm Moon.
05 Nov 2020
MoonMineral discovered in Moon meteorite could help study Earth's mantle
A new mineral has been discovered in a lunar meteorite by European researchers.
15 Sep 2020
Solar SystemHow scientists found potential signs of life on 'inhospitable' Venus
Recently, a team of scientists made major headlines for discovering potential signs of life on Venus.
21 Jun 2020
Solar EclipseIndia to witness annular solar eclipse today; details here
India will witness an annular solar eclipse on Sunday morning.
07 May 2020
Space NewsClosest black hole to Earth discovered: Details here
Astronomers have discovered a new black hole, and it is not really far away.
31 Oct 2019
United States of AmericaIn this US town, using Wi-Fi is illegal. Here's why
As the demands to have Wi-Fi enabled across public places grow louder, it becomes increasingly harder to imagine places without access to wireless internet.
04 Aug 2019
MoonISRO shares first official photos of Earth, clicked by Chandrayaan-2
Days after a series of morphed photos of the Earth, purportedly clicked by Chandrayaan-2, were circulated through WhatsApp forwards, the Indian Space Research Organization has released the official ones.
16 Jul 2019
Space NewsMore people to videocall lovers, not parents, from moon: Survey
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Apollo 11 mission on July 20, a United States-based tech professional association, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, has conducted a survey about space travel.
16 Jul 2019
MoonPartial Lunar Eclipse: When, where and how to watch it
If you are someone who likes to keep a lookout for interesting occurrences in the night sky, you would be delighted to learn that on July 16 and 17, various parts of the world will witness a partial lunar eclipse, including India.
18 Jun 2019
IndiaVenus was Solar System's 'first habitable planet'. Here's what happened
Planet Venus often gets branded as Earth's evil twin; how despite sharing similar sizes, density, and chemical makeup, Venus is a Hadean reflection of Earth.
21 Jan 2019
MoonChandra Grahan 2019: Last total lunar eclipse before 2021
On the intervening night between January 20 and January 21, certain parts of the world became witness to the only total lunar eclipse of 2019, and the last one before May 2021.
28 Dec 2018
India2019: Of 5 eclipses, 2 will be visible in India
Astronomy enthusiasts and skygazers around the world will be able to watch five eclipses in 2019, two of which will be visible in India.
13 Dec 2018
IndiaHere's how you can watch shooting stars tonight
There's good news for stargazers today.