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
History's most famous Halley's comet may need a new name, and the real discoverer was a monk nobody ever heard ofHalley’s Comet naming controversy is reshaping astronomy history after new medieval research revealed a forgotten discovery from nearly 1,0...
14 May, 2026, 11.40 PM 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
What is the secret behind the Pentagon’s 8-Pointed UFO? Viral UAP footage has internet users linking Alien files to ancient biblical warnings like ‘Ophanim’ descriptionsA newly released clip from the United States Department of Defense has reignited America’s fascination with UFOs, UAPs and biblical mysteri...
09 May, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
08 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
In 1967, a Cambridge student found a strange signal every 1.3 seconds, and changed astronomy foreverA graduate student's meticulous review of radio telescope data in 1967 led to a groundbreaking discovery. Jocelyn Bell Burnell identified a...
06 May, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Atacama’s pristine skies face light pollution risks despite cancellation of nearby energy projectChile's Atacama Desert, a prime spot for stargazing, faces ongoing threats to its clear night skies. A proposed energy project near a major...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
NASA unveils new space telescope to give 'atlas of the universe'NASA has revealed the Roman space telescope. This new instrument will search the universe for planets beyond our solar system. It will also...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Rare conjunction of Moon, Venus, Regulus to light up sky this September: Date, what to expect, timing, visibility, brightness order, how to watchRare conjunction of moon, Venus, Regulus to light up sky on September 19. The event will be visible before sunrise, offering one of the bes...
18 Sep, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
Pluto-like planet discovered: How big is it and how far is it from Earth?Researchers believe that 2017 OF201’s highly eccentric orbit points to a chaotic origin, possibly caused by a gravitational push from one o...
15 Jun, 2025, 08.50 PM IST
June offers skywatchers worldwide rare views of the Milky Way’s illuminated heart; Here is how to spot it with naked eyesIn June 2025, skywatchers can witness the Milky Way's central bulge. NASA highlights this event, best viewed from dark locations. The core ...
07 Jun, 2025, 10.08 AM IST
'Dead star or something new': Mysterious object found in Milky Way emits X-rays and radio waves every 44 minutesAstronomers have identified ASKAP J1832−091, a peculiar object in the Milky Way, emitting synchronized X-ray and radio waves every 44 minut...
28 May, 2025, 11.57 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
NASA found seven more dark comets, the weird celestial objects that may have brought life to earthNASA researchers have discovered seven more dark comets, bringing the total to 14. These objects resemble asteroids but behave like comets,...
10 Dec, 2024, 01.14 PM IST
Earth gets a new mini moon for two months: Will it be visible to the naked eye or telescope?Earth is expected to briefly acquire a temporary companion—a small asteroid named 2024 PT5 which will behave as a ‘mini moon’.
20 Sep, 2024, 08.18 PM IST
Solar Eclipse 2024: Here are safe yet creative ways to view the celestial event without glassesThe total Solar Eclipse is to occur across North America on April 8. People are excited to witness the event and have even purchased specia...
07 Apr, 2024, 06.32 PM IST
M P Birla Planetarium to go digital for Rs 30 croreManufactured by German company Carl Zeiss, the digital projectors will provide the most vivid and colourful images of celestial objects and...
25 Jan, 2015, 01.41 PM IST