Here are 8 stunning images captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

8 Stunning Images Captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Mars and Jupiter are warming up in the night sky for their closest encounter of the decade on Wednesday (Aug 14). While the planets would be more than 350 million miles away from each other in their orbits, from our perspective, they would seem extremely close with just a small gap between them.

Mars and Jupiter to get closest in this spectacular astronomical event of decade

Comets are large objects orbiting in the solar system, made up of dust and ice. Here are 10 stunning stunning comets captured.

10 Stunning Photos of Comet Vistas

Lions Gate Portal 2024: Lions Gate Portal is linked to ancient Egyptian mythology. Lions Gate Portal is the event when the Spiritual Sun Sirius, Orion’s belt, Earthy Sun, and Earth are aligned perfectly.

Lions Gate Portal: Your guide to manifestation on 8 August 2024

A latest international study indicates that astronomers might have chanced upon a never-before phenomenon - the awakening of a Black Hole in a faraway Galaxy. In this report, we'll break this down for you and explain why it matters.

Gravitas: Is this "Black Hole Awakening" the biggest find in Astronomy?

Good news for all astronomy enthusiasts! The world’s highest astronomical observatory at 5,640 metres (18,500 feet) above sea level is now open in the Atacama Desert.

Big! World's highest astronomical observatory is finally open and sits atop Chile's Andes Mountains

In a significant move for stargazers and environmentalists alike, a vast 2.5-million-acre area in southeastern Oregon, United States has been certified as an ‘International Dark Sky Sanctuary,’ making it the largest Dark Sky Sanctuary on the planet.

Stargazers rejoice! Oregon Outback named as world’s largest dark sky sanctuary

An unexpected discovery of a medieval astronomical instrument turned out to be an age-old record of cross-cultural scientific collaboration. The brass astrolabe originates from 11th-century Spain and has undergone various alterations and additions in multiple languages throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse ownership and adaptations made to suit individual needs and preferences.

This instrument shows Arabs, Jews, Christians shared notes across generations

In a recent study, scientists have unravelled new facets of how galaxies take shape, especially during their early phases. The use of advanced tools like computer simulations and precise observations has become instrumental in comprehending the intricate processes that govern galactic evolution.

BRI 1335-0417: Astronomers find seismic ripples in oldest known galaxy

Fast radio bursts (FRBs), those enigmatic millisecond-long flashes of radio waves from distant corners of the universe, have become more mysterious than ever. The discovery of a unique pattern in a newly detected repeating FRB, named FRB 20220912A, has left astronomers intrigued.

Unlocking secrets of universe: Mysterious fast radio bursts in space gets stranger

Scientists have observed a disc of gas whirling around a star. Now this in itself may not be an uncommon thing as such a stage is reached when a star and the planetary system around it are forming.

Disc of gas whirling around star found for the first time in another galaxy 

Residents within an 80-kilometre radius of Beltrami County, Minnesota, reported witnessing a bright flash and hearing a "sonic boom" in the sky on Monday night (Nov 13).

Experts say sonic boom & flash in Minnesota were not from a meteorite. Was it a UFO?

Venus, as we know it today, has little resemblance to Earth. But a recent study has revealed that in its youth, Venus likely had some of our planet's features. Currently, Venus' extreme temperatures and sulfuric acid-laden clouds make it a hostile environment.

Venus in its youth likely had Earth-like features and probably hosted life: Study

Indian firm Skyroot Aerospace unveiled what is the country's first privately designed and developed orbital-class rocket. Named 'Vikram-1', this rocket is expected to perform its maiden flight to space in the first quarter of 2024.

Indian firm Skyroot unveils 7-storeys tall spacefaring rocket 'Vikram-1'

In a breakthrough more than two decades in the making, scientists have identified a supermassive black hole residing in the Messier 87 galaxy, located a staggering 55 million light-years away.

A spinning supermassive black hole found in a distant galaxy reinforces one of Einstein's theories

Scientists from Mahidol University in Thailand are conducting groundbreaking research into the potential of watermeal, the world's smallest flowering plant, as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts.

Earth's tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space

The October sky will have plenty of celestial highlights to soothe sky-gazer’s eyes. From a rare ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse and shooting stars during the Orionid meteor shower, to a full hunter’s moon close to Halloween, October has everything a sky enthusiast wishes for.

This October, meteor showers, ring of fire solar eclipse, New Moon & more are coming

Those interested in astronomy are familiar with the fascinating concept of Dyson Sphere. The concept, described by Physicist Freeman Dyson in his research paper in 1960 put forth a fascinating thought experiment that advanced alien civilisations would build an enclosure (Dyson Sphere) around their host star in order to fulfil their energy needs.

Not Dyson Sphere, search other technosignatures to find aliens: Study

In pics: A picture of the Andromeda galaxy wins top spot in astronomy photography contest

Scientists have discovered potential signs of life on an exoplanet which they believe is covered with water and is currently orbiting a dim red star not too far from our solar system.

Scientists discover ‘hints of life’ on this distant alien planet: Study

Black holes are curiously scary things. They gobble up anything and everything and they don't even spare light, the fastest travelling form of energy in the universe.

Yikes! Black holes might be closer to Earth than we thought

Recently, one of the world's leading astronomical observatories reported cyberattacks that temporarily shut down two of its telescopes. The United States-based National Science Foundation's National Optical-Infared Astronomy Research Laboratory or NOIRLab confirmed the news in its statement, Space.

US: Mysterious hackers temporarily shut down 2 of the most advanced telescopes; probe on

IN PICS | Perseid meteor shower peaks, lights up skies across the world

The heightened interest in solar cycles and their potential impact on Earth has been ignited by the looming solar maximum in 2025. This period, characterised by heightened solar activity, has prompted concerns about the vulnerability of today's digital world to devastating solar storms capable of disrupting global communication networks.

Countdown to chaos: Sun nearing solar maximum in 2 years, threatening ‘internet apocalypse’

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