Astronomy: News
China to build world's largest astronomy base by mid-2030s
China is on its way to establish the world's largest astronomy base by the mid-2030s.
Moon, Venus, Jupiter align as 'celestial triangle': How to watch
A spectacular astronomical event is set to unfold between May 18 and 20. A thin crescent Moon will pass by Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets visible from Earth.
Tri-planet alignment with Moon on May 14: How to watch
Skywatchers are in for a treat as three planets (Saturn, Neptune, and Mars) will align with the Moon on May 14.
This tiny body in outer solar system has an atmosphere
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have found a thin atmosphere surrounding a small celestial body in the outer solar system.
To know more about the universe, read these books
Neil deGrasse Tyson, the famed astrophysicist, has always emphasized the importance of reading to expand one's mind.
Moon, Venus, Pleiades align in night sky: How to watch
Tonight, a celestial event will take place as the Moon aligns with Venus and the Pleiades star cluster.
Rare comet visible from south India: How to watch
A rare celestial event is underway, with the newly discovered comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS) gracing the pre-dawn skies of south India.
Could Sun go into 'hibernation' without warning?
The Sun is currently in an 11-year solar maximum phase, but it also goes through minimum phases during its life cycle.
4-planet alignment in the sky this week: How to watch
This week, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune, will come together in a planetary alignment.
Venus makes a return to evening sky: How to watch
Venus, the brightest planet visible to naked eye, is set to make a return in 2026.
Watch: Antennae Galaxies engaged in a cosmic duel
Astrophotographer Greg Meyer has captured a stunning image of the Antennae Galaxies, located in the constellation Corvus.
Why do images taken by JSWT have little red dots?
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the most powerful space observatory ever built, has been capturing stunning images of the universe for four years.
This planet, 35 light-years away, is made of molten lava
Astronomers have discovered a planet composed of molten lava, suggesting the existence of a new type of liquid planet.
These fun activities can boost your child's curiosity
Nature provides an endless source of wonder and learning for kids.
Pluto yet to finish an orbit since discovery in 1930
Pluto, the dwarf planet discovered in 1930, is yet to complete a single full orbit around the Sun.
Chandra Grahan today: When, where, how to watch in India
The first lunar eclipse of the year, also known as Chandra Grahan, will be visible today. The celestial event is expected to be witnessed by nearly 40% of the world's population.
You can see Blood Moon, sunrise simultaneously on March 3
On March 3, 2026, a unique astronomical phenomenon known as a selenelion will occur.
One of the universe's largest stars is about to burst
WOH G64, one of the largest stars in the universe, has undergone a major transformation since 2014.
Celestial anomaly sends radio signals to Earth every 22 minutes
A celestial anomaly is sending radio signals to Earth every 22 minutes.
This planetary system 116 light-years away has left astronomers baffled
A team of astronomers has discovered an unusual exoplanetary system located some 116 light-years away.
Stargazing on your list? Don't go unprepared
Nighttime stargazing can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially for beginners.
Why astronomers are celebrating cancellation of Chile's $10B hydrogen plant
The scientific community is breathing a sigh of relief as plans for a $10 billion green hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Chile's Atacama Desert have been scrapped.
Comet from solar system's edge now visible: How to watch
A rare celestial visitor, Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos), is currently visible in Indian skies.
Vanished Andromeda star leaves behind strange red glow: What's happening?
Astronomers are puzzled by the disappearance of a yellow supergiant star, M31-2014-DS1, in the Andromeda galaxy.
32 light-years: This is the longest stellar jet ever recorded
Astronomers have used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe a massive protostar, 20 times larger than our Sun, illuminating interstellar clouds.
Wolf Supermoon rises this week: When, how to watch
The first full Moon of 2026, popularly known as the Wolf Supermoon, will grace the night sky on January 3.
These were the most exciting exoplanets discovered in 2025
In 2025, the number of confirmed exoplanets tracked by NASA surpassed a staggering 6,000.
2025's last meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch Ursids?
The Ursid meteor shower, the last major shooting star display of 2025, will peak tonight.
Astronomers might have discovered a superkilonova: Why it matters
Astronomers may have detected the first-ever 'superkilonova,' an explosive cosmic event.
Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: How to watch
The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of December, will peak on the night of December 13.
How to watch asteroid Eros's close encounter with Andromeda galaxy
Today, a rare celestial event will occur as the near-Earth asteroid (433) Eros passes close to the Andromeda Galaxy.
We might have finally seen dark matter
A recent study has claimed to provide the first direct evidence of dark matter, a mysterious and invisible substance that is believed to make up 27% of the universe.
Watch: This 'rampaging lion' nebula lies 10,000 light-years away
Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has captured a stunning image of the 'rampaging' Lion Nebula, also known as Sh2-132.
Watch: This 'vampire star' is eating its companion
Astronomers using NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) have captured a rare sighting of a "vampire star" feeding on its companion.
Watch: Dying star turns into supernova 22M light-years away
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) have captured the first moments of a dying star.
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.