Astronomy: News
03 Nov 2023
JupiterNovember 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.
31 Oct 2023
NASATaurid 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.
30 Oct 2023
MoonJupiter 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.
28 Oct 2023
MoonLunar 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.
20 Oct 2023
NASAOrionid 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.
17 Oct 2023
European Space AgencyHubble 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.
13 Oct 2023
TechnologyOrionid 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.
06 Oct 2023
TechnologyDraconid 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.
02 Oct 2023
NASAHubble 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.
02 Oct 2023
SaturnOctober skywatching tips: How to view the brightest planets
October will bring a spectacular display of planets in the night sky, perfect for stargazing.
19 Sep 2023
TechnologyVery 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.
17 Sep 2023
LifestyleBusting 5 myths about astronomy that you thought were true
Astronomy is an intriguing subject of research and theories.
11 Sep 2023
MoonScientists 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.
11 Sep 2023
Black HoleBlack 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.
30 Aug 2023
MoonLast Super Blue Moon before 2032 to dazzle sky tonight
A rare celestial event, the Super Blue Moon, is set to grace the sky tonight.
24 Aug 2023
Travel And TourismThese out-of-this-world Astro-tourism resorts are a must-visit
Looking up at the stars is a magical experience.
12 Aug 2023
Space NewsPerseid meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch
The Perseid meteor shower promises to be a particularly breathtaking spectacle for stargazers this year.
10 Aug 2023
Space ScienceIIA 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.
07 Aug 2023
JupiterWatch 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.
03 Aug 2023
HyderabadHyderabad 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.
24 Jul 2023
ResearchNGC 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.
15 Jul 2023
ResearchScientists 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.
03 Jul 2023
NASANASA'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.
01 Jul 2023
European Space AgencyESA'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.
30 Jun 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningIn 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.
29 Jun 2023
NASAHow 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.
29 Jun 2023
Black HoleGravitational 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.
20 Jun 2023
ResearchDiscovery 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.
20 Jun 2023
TechnologyThe science behind summer solstice, the longest day of year
This year, the summer solstice falls on June 21 for the northern hemisphere.
16 Jun 2023
SaturnRare 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.
09 Jun 2023
TechnologyInteresting 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.
08 Jun 2023
Space NewsEarth'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.
05 Jun 2023
SaturnUnmissable astronomy events this month: A list
The month of June will be a great one for stargazing.
26 May 2023
MoonThis 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.
03 Apr 2023
NASANASA 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.
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.
