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Rare 'Black Moon' rises tonight: What makes it special
This weekend, a rare astronomical event known as a "black moon" will occur. This specific type of black moon, known as a seasonal black moon, happens once every 33 months and is associated with the new moon phase.
We might be wrong about how Jupiter's core was formed
A new study from Durham University has challenged the theory that a massive collision was responsible for the formation of Jupiter's "dilute" core.
We may finally know what was there before Big Bang
A research paper by Foundational Questions Institute (FQxI) cosmologist Eugene Lim and astrophysicists Katy Clough and Josu Aurrekoetxea, proposes a novel approach to answer some of the universe's biggest questions.
Scientists warn of growing space pollution amid record rocket launches
A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) has raised alarms over the growing problem of space pollution.
Rare Black Moon rising with sun tomorrow: What to expect
On August 23, 2025, a rare celestial event called a Black Moon will occur.
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 dwarf planet might have been habitable in the past
NASA's recent research suggests that Ceres, the largest object in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, may have had a long-standing source of chemical energy.
Gaganyaan mission's 1st test flight to happen in December: ISRO
India's first human spaceflight mission, the Gaganyaan, is all set for its first test flight in December.
Watch: Over 60 new luminous quasars found by astronomers
A team of astronomers from Seoul National University and other institutions has discovered 62 new luminous quasars.
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.
NASA's Webb telescope finds a tiny new moon orbiting Uranus
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a new moon orbiting the planet Uranus.
Watching a supernova within hours of explosion now possible
A team of astronomers from the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) in Barcelona has developed a new method to obtain the earliest possible spectra of supernovae, ideally within 24-48 hours after their "first light."
Rare 'Black Moon' rises this weekend: What makes it unique
A rare astronomical event, known as "Black Moon," will occur on August 22-23.
Why ISRO is working on a 40-storey-tall rocket
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on a massive new rocket, as tall as a 40-story building.
August's Black Moon will help you see 100,000 stars
As the second half of August unfolds, stargazers are set to witness a rare celestial phenomenon that will bring one of the darkest nights of the year.
Titan to darken Saturn on August 19: How to watch
On August 19, Saturn's largest moon, Titan, will cast its shadow on the planet. This rare event can be witnessed in the early hours of that day.
2025's only 'Black Moon' occurs on August 23
A rare astronomical event, the seasonal Black Moon, will occur on August 23, 2025. This will be the only such occurrence this year and won't be seen again until 2027.
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 supermassive black holes might have formed
A new theoretical study by Jonathan Tan, an astrophysicist at the University of Virginia, has proposed a comprehensive model for the formation of supermassive black holes.
Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch shooting stars
Stargazers, get ready for one of the most spectacular sky shows of the year—the Perseid meteor shower.
These companies will build India's first private Earth-observation satellite network
Bengaluru-based PixxelSpace India has bagged a major contract from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe).
Life on other planets might be possible without water
A new study by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has challenged the long-held belief that water is essential for life on other planets.
This is one of the most metal-poor stars ever seen
Astronomers from the University of Chicago and other institutions have discovered a new ultra-metal-poor (UMP) star in the Milky Way's halo.
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.
Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12: How to watch
The annual Perseid meteor shower, often dubbed as the "most popular meteor shower of the year," is nearing its peak.
Moon, Saturn coming together in night sky: How to watch
On Monday evening, skywatchers will get a chance to witness the ringed planet Saturn in all its glory.
Why NASA wants to put a nuclear reactor on Moon
NASA has unveiled plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.
4 astronauts return to Earth after 5 months in space
An international crew of four astronauts has safely returned to Earth today, after spending nearly five months aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Meet Chiron, a comet with rings now in retrograde
Chiron, a celestial body located beyond Jupiter and Saturn, is currently in retrograde motion until January 2, 2026.
This black hole is 36B times heavier than our Sun!
Astronomers have discovered a supermassive black hole weighing an astonishing 36 billion solar masses.
JWST spots possible planet in our closest star system
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected possible signs of a planet in the Alpha Centauri star system, the closest to our own solar system at just four light-years away.
The Moon will turn deep red on September 7—Know why
The second and final lunar eclipse of 2025 is set to take place on September 7.
Indian rockets in great demand globally: Ex-ISRO chief S Somanath
Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath has said that Indian rockets are in "great demand" globally.
Planetary systems can be formed without a star, says study
New research from the University of St Andrews has revealed that giant free-floating planets could form their own miniature planetary systems sans a star.
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.
Why tomorrow will be one of the shortest days ever
A strange shift in Earth's rotation is making our days milliseconds shorter.
From Black Moon to meteor shower: Stargazing guide for August
As the Northern Hemisphere transitions from July's brightness to longer nights, August brings a host of celestial events for stargazers.
Meet Arvinder Bahal, Agra-born US citizen to fly to space
Arvinder Singh Bagal, an Agra-born US citizen and real estate investor, is set to embark on a journey into space aboard Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket.
NASA-ISRO's NISAR mission enters 'commissioning phase': What does it mean?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have announced that their joint NISAR mission has entered a crucial 90-day commissioning phase.
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."
NISAR: World's costliest Earth-observation satellite built by India, US launched
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a joint Earth observation mission between India and the US, has finally been launched.
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.
Rare celestial event: 2 meteor showers peak on July 29-30
Skywatchers around the world are in for a treat as two major meteor showers, the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, peak on July 29-30.
This planet 124 light-years away is rich in water
K2-18b, a sub-Neptune-sized planet orbiting a red dwarf star 124 light-years away, has been the subject of intense scientific debate.
This is how life could survive beneath Mars's surface
A recent study by NYU Abu Dhabi has revealed that high-energy particles from space, aka cosmic rays, could provide the energy necessary for sustaining life beneath the surface of planets and moons in our solar system.
India now has over 200 start-ups in space sector: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the return of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla from space.