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Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch
The Southern Taurid meteor shower is set to peak overnight from November 4-5.
Biggest and brightest supermoon in 6 years rises tomorrow
Prepare for a celestial spectacle this week! The largest supermoon since 2019 will grace the night sky on November 5.
SpaceX launches satellite that could lead to private space station
SpaceX has successfully launched a satellite that could be instrumental in the development of a private space station.
Why is the China-Argentina Radio Telescope not operational yet?
The China-Argentina Radio Telescope (CART), a state-of-the-art facility developed through a long-standing collaboration between China and Argentina, is facing major delays.
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.
China launches Shenzhou-21 mission: Crew includes youngest astronaut, 4 mice
China has successfully launched its Shenzhou-21 mission, marking a major step in its ambitious space exploration program. The spacecraft is now docked at the Tiangong space station.
3I/ATLAS turns blue near Sun, defying typical comet behavior
Astronomers have observed a surprising transformation in the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.
Not Sun, but Jupiter is father of the solar system
A recent study by scientists at Rice University has revealed that Jupiter played a crucial role in the formation of Earth, Mars, and Venus.
Is 3I/ATLAS an alien spacecraft? Mystery may end this week
The long-standing question of whether aliens exist could be answered on October 30.
Is dark matter altering how we view the universe?
A recent study published in Physics Letters B has proposed that dark matter could be influencing the light we see from distant galaxies.
Cleaning space debris without touching it might soon be possible
A pioneering project, dubbed ALBATOR, is investigating the use of ion beams to clear hazardous space debris from a distance.
This theory might explain whether we are alone in universe
The question of whether we are alone in the universe has long fascinated humanity.
Where iconic spacecraft are located in October's night sky
The launch of spaceflight has revolutionized our understanding of the solar system.
Japan successfully launches new rocket carrying cargo to space station
Japan has successfully launched its new flagship H3 rocket, carrying an unmanned cargo spacecraft, HTV-X1.
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.
We finally know why Sun's outer atmosphere is so hot
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found elusive small-scale torsional Alfven waves in the Sun's corona.
Agnikul successfully tests dual 3D-printed rocket engines for upcoming launch
In a major breakthrough, Indian space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has successfully test-fired two electric pump-fed semi-cryogenic rocket engines simultaneously.
Almost 90 stellar streams identified by ESA: What are they?
Using the European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia satellite, astronomers have discovered 87 stellar streams linked to globular clusters (GCs) in our Milky Way galaxy.
'Take vacation before October-29': Why object 3I/ATLAS has spooked scientists
A Harvard astrophysicist has sparked a wave of online speculation with his cryptic warning to "take vacations before October 29."
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.
Complex organic molecules found outside Milky Way for first time
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found complex organic molecules outside the Milky Way for the first time.
SpaceX's Starship might make a trip to Uranus possible
The 2022 Decadal Survey by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has identified Uranus as the top priority for space exploration.
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.
Is dark matter responsible for our galaxy's glow?
The center of our galaxy, the Milky Way, is home to a strange and diffuse glow that has baffled scientists for years.
Why NASA might drop SpaceX from upcoming Moon landing mission
NASA has announced its decision to reopen the bidding process for its flagship US Moon landing contract.
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.
Pakistan's 1st 'hyperspectral' satellite HS-1 launched: What is it?
Pakistan has successfully launched its first-ever Hyperspectral Satellite, HS-1, from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSLC).
This autonomous system will make moving cargo on Moon easier
Researchers from the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) are developing autonomy algorithms that could significantly impact lunar cargo transport.
JWST's 'little red dots' could be black hole nurseries
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been studying the early universe since its first observations.
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.
Planetary composition depends on the time of their formation: Study
A new study led by scientists from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), has revealed how the timing of planet formation in our galaxy affects their composition and density.
This is the longest gamma-ray burst ever recorded
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected the longest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded.
ISRO aims to land Indians on Moon by 2040
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has set an ambitious target to land Indians on the Moon by 2040.