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
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 this week’s sky show: What happens when Halley’s Comet meets Venus? The Eta Aquariid meteor shower reveals the answer — when and how to watchAs the glow of May’s full moon fades, darker skies take over, creating ideal conditions to watch one of the season’s most anticipated celes...
04 May, 2026, 04.41 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
Earth Day 2026 in US: What it is and why it’s celebrated – California events you can attendEarth Day 2026 highlights environmental awareness worldwide on April 22. The annual observance, launched in 1970, encourages activism, educ...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
PanSTARRS comet: Rare celestial event set to light up skies — here’s how and when to watchComet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) is emerging as one of the most anticipated skywatching events of 2026. Discovered in September 2025 by Pan-STAR...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Black moon August 22: a rare cosmic event you can’t miss — what it is, when and where to see itBlack Moon August 2025 is set to occur on August 22–23, creating one of the rarest lunar events of the year. This seasonal Black Moon, the ...
20 Aug, 2025, 04.19 AM IST
Planetary Parade on February 28, 2025: How, when and where to watch the rare celestial event in the USAThe planetary parade on February 28, 2025, is a rare celestial event where seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and...
27 Feb, 2025, 07.42 PM IST
Is Planetary Parade visible tonight as part of a rare event that won’t repeat for 400 years?This stunning event, described by astronomers as a planetary parade, will not occur again for another 400 years. Don’t miss the chance to w...
26 Jan, 2025, 11.34 PM IST
Watch the Planet Parade Live: Where and how to see the cosmic event on January 25A rare alignment of six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will be visible to stargazers on 25 January. This planeta...
25 Jan, 2025, 08.59 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
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
Astronomy based tourism in India: Spreading the love for stargazingSince the observatory is meant for scientific purposes and to help the locals earn an income, Angchuk and his colleagues distributed telesc...
17 Dec, 2023, 10.07 AM IST
Celestial events in August 2023: Where and when to witness rare double supermoons this month?In August 2023, skygazers worldwide will witness two Supermoons and a rare Blue Moon, making it an exceptional celestial show. The Sturgeon...
01 Aug, 2023, 11.18 AM IST
August Sky Show: Rare double supermoon and blue moon offer celestial delights; here's what makes it a rare occurrenceThis August, skywatchers will witness two Supermoons and a rare Blue Moon, the first of which will peak at 2:32 pm EDT on August 1 and last...
01 Aug, 2023, 11.01 AM IST
Jupiter to come closest to Earth in 70 years! Check date, how to watchIt's good news for the star gazers as Jupiter comes within 365 million miles of Earth on September 26. On this day, Jupiter, the gas giant,...
20 Sep, 2022, 01.00 AM IST
Starry, starry nights: Practically co-founder discovers astronomy in lockdown, witnesses ‘Great Conjunction’ with familyCharu Noheria shares how her hobby taught her lessons for life
03 Feb, 2021, 07.16 PM IST