How to watch the rare blue Micromoon: Date, timing and best viewing locationsA rare Blue Micromoon will appear on May 31, 2026, giving skywatchers a chance to witness one of the year’s most unusual lunar events. A Bl...
29 May, 2026, 04.55 AM IST
Planet Parade this weekend: How to see Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury shine together after sunsetPlanetary alignments continue to capture public fascination because they make astronomy feel approachable and easy to experience. Unlike di...
22 May, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Word of the Day: OpsimathWord of the Day: As more adults reinvent themselves both professionally and creatively, words like “opsimath” may gradually find a wider pl...
22 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
A rare Blue Moon is coming May 31. Here's every full Moon left in 2026 and when to look upMark your calendars for 2026's Full Moons. The year features twelve Full Moons, each with a unique traditional name. Notably, May 2026 will...
21 May, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
A stunning May new Supermoon is about to black out the sky — Dark skies, hidden constellations and a rare Venus alignment are about to transform the night skyA supermoon typically draws attention because it appears larger and brighter than usual in the night sky. But the May New Supermoon works a...
11 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Don’t miss tonight’s sky surprise: The ‘hidden’ truth behind May’s Flower Moon Micromoon—and why it looks smaller than you expect | How to get the best viewA micromoon occurs when the Moon reaches its farthest point from Earth in its orbit, a position known as apogee. Unlike a supermoon, which ...
01 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Miss this and you’ll regret it: May’s Flower Moon and rare Blue micromoon are happening weeks apart—here’s why this double full moon event is more specialThe first full moon of May is traditionally called the Flower Moon, a name that originates from Native American and early colonial traditio...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Weekend sky to light up with celestial glow: Pink Moon, Spica & dazzling comet tail — When and how to watch in USSkywatchers are in for a celestial treat this week as the Pink Moon, the rare alignment of Moon and Spica, and the possible appearance of a...
30 Mar, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
Moon phase today March 26 USA: How bright is tonight’s waxing gibbous moon and when will it turn fully illuminated?The moon phase today March 26 USA shows a waxing gibbous Moon with about 58% illumination, making it one of the brightest nights this week....
27 Mar, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Venus adorns a crescent moon just before New Year's eve: When will it sparkle the skies in January?Stargazers around the world enjoyed a stunning view of Venus above a crescent Moon on Friday. The cosmic event, visible in various regions,...
04 Jan, 2025, 05.32 PM IST
Black Moon 2024: When and where to watch this rare celestial phenomenonBlack Moon Date and Time: On 30 December 2024, the rare Black Moon will occur, marking the second new moon of the month, a phenomenon that ...
30 Dec, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
Four eclipses in 2025, but only one visible in India: Check dates, times, and detailsIn 2025, India will witness only one of the four scheduled eclipses, with a full lunar eclipse visible on September 7-8. Dr. Rajendra Praka...
27 Dec, 2024, 06.28 PM IST
Rare ‘planet parade’ to occur this weekend: When and where to watchStargazers and astronomy enthusiasts across the United States are in for a treat this weekend, as NASA announces a rare ‘planet parade.’Jup...
27 Jun, 2024, 07.05 PM IST
June Strawberry Moon 2024: All you need to knowJune Strawberry Moon 2024: The Strawberry Moon will appear on June 21, 2024, coinciding closely with the summer solstice. This rare celesti...
20 Jun, 2024, 12.53 PM IST
Solar Eclipse on April 8: All you need to know about the rare celestial spectacleThe upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 will offer a rare glimpse into the sun's grandeur, including dark-pink prominences and potentia...
28 Mar, 2024, 08.04 PM IST
2 of 5 eclipses in 2019 to be visible in India: Observatory officialDr Rajendraprakash Gupt, Superintendent of the Ujjain-based Jiwaji Observatory, said that five eclipses were seen in 2018, two of which wer...
28 Dec, 2018, 11.19 AM IST
Five eclipses to be seen in 2016; two to be visible in IndiaDr Gupt also said that four eclipses were seen last year, of which two were total lunar eclipse, one total solar eclipse and a partial sola...
24 Jan, 2016, 01.09 PM IST