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November 2023 skywatching guide: Celestial events to look out for
This November, the night sky offers a variety of celestial events for stargazers to enjoy, ranging from meteor showers to breathtaking views of Jupiter and the Beaver Moon.
Taurid meteor shower in November: When and how to watch
The Taurid meteor shower, recognized for its slow-moving meteors, is anticipated to reach its peak in November.
Jupiter will appear its biggest and brightest this week
This week will be filled with several spectacular stargazing events. Notably, Jupiter will be seen at its brightest and largest when viewed from Earth.
Lunar eclipse graces the sky tonight: When, how to watch
We are in for a spectacular astronomical treat today as a partial lunar eclipse will take place. It will be visible in India.
Orionid meteor shower 2023 peaks tomorrow: How to watch
The Orionid meteor shower, described as one of the most beautiful meteor showers of the year, is set to peak this weekend.
Hubble telescope photographs spiral galaxy in stunning details
NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured an amazing image of a spiral galaxy, called IC 5332, roughly 30 million light-years away in the constellation Sculptor.
Orionid meteor shower peaks this month: How to watch
The Orionid meteor shower will grace the night skies this month. It lights up the night sky every year and is considered the best autumn meteor shower.
Draconid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to watch
The Draconid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky from today. The meteor shower will be visible up to October 10, with its peak expected around October 8 and 9.
Hubble Telescope captures spectacular light show emerging from star formation
The Hubble Space Telescope, a joint project between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), has snapped an incredible image of a region known for creating massive stars, termed G35.2-0.7N.
October skywatching tips: How to view the brightest planets
October will bring a spectacular display of planets in the night sky, perfect for stargazing.
Very Large Telescope finds hidden exoplanet in unique stellar system
The European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope in Chile has helped discover an exoplanet in a unique stellar system called HIP 81208.
Busting 5 myths about astronomy that you thought were true
Astronomy is an intriguing subject of research and theories.
Scientists propose setting up 'hypertelescope' on Moon: How it'll work
In a new paper, scientists have proposed a groundbreaking concept called the 'hypertelescope,' which could be built on the Moon's surface to make observations.
Black holes may be hiding just 150 light-years from Earth
A study suggests that two or three stellar-mass black holes could be hiding within the Hyades cluster, a group of stars located just 150 light-years away from Earth.
Last Super Blue Moon before 2032 to dazzle sky tonight
A rare celestial event, the Super Blue Moon, is set to grace the sky tonight.
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Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch
The Perseid meteor shower promises to be a particularly breathtaking spectacle for stargazers this year.
IIA scientists find unique star that defies star formation theories
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru have discovered a unique star, HE 1005-1439, which challenges previous understanding of star formation.
Watch Jupiter and half moon grace the sky tonight
Tonight (August 7), stargazers are in for a treat as Jupiter and the half moon will appear together in the sky.
Hyderabad to experience 'Zero Shadow' at 12:23 pm today
Today, on Thursday, August 3, Hyderabad will be treated to a rare celestial spectacle known as "Zero Shadow Day" at 12:23 pm.
NGC 1277: How did a galaxy form without dark matter
Astronomers have found a massive galaxy that does not contain dark matter, a mysterious substance that makes up about 85% of the universe.
Scientists close in on origins of interstellar objects
We could be close to understanding the origin of the mysterious and rare interstellar objects (ISOs). These are cosmic bodies from interstellar space that travel through our solar system.
NASA's skywatching tips: Top astronomical events to view this July
Starting with the year's first supermoon tonight, there are a couple of stunning celestial spectacles bound to grace the skies this July.
ESA's Euclid mission launches to explore dark mysteries of cosmos
The Euclid mission, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) along with inputs from NASA, has successfully launched.
In a first, scientists detect neutrino emission within Milky Way
For the first time, astronomers have detected high-energy neutrinos coming from within the Milky Way, the galaxy that contains our solar system.
How NASA's Roman and ESA's Euclid will investigate dark energy
European Space Agency (ESA) is on track to launch the Euclid mission on July 1 to explore mysteries of the cosmos, specifically dark energy and dark matter.
Gravitational waves thrumming through the universe heard for first time
For the first time, astronomers have been able to hear the "chorus" of gravitational waves pulsing through the universe.
Discovery of second-ever white dwarf pulsar explains how stars evolve
New research, led by the University of Warwick, has led to the discovery of what's only the second example of a white dwarf pulsar.
The science behind summer solstice, the longest day of year
This year, the summer solstice falls on June 21 for the northern hemisphere.
Rare planetary alignment on June 17: How to watch
A rare five-planet alignment will occur on June 17 and it's not one you would want to miss.
Interesting facts about world's largest solar telescope
Located at the top of a volcanic mountain on the Maui island, in Hawaii, Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) is the world's largest and most powerful solar telescope.
Earth's rarest clouds are back: How and when to watch
This month and in the ones to follow, shortly after sunset, people in the Northern Hemisphere will have the opportunity to see the rarest, coldest, driest, and highest clouds in the northern skies.
Unmissable astronomy events this month: A list
The month of June will be a great one for stargazing.
This 2,000-year-old computer is so complex that scientists are baffled
Discovered more than a century ago in 1901, the world's "first computer" has puzzled scientists.
NASA skywatching guide: Celestial events you shouldn't miss this April
According to NASA, this month will be a great one for observing various astronomical events in the night sky.
Space 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.
Asia'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.
Glitch 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.
Study 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.
Astronomers 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.