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solar system news

Largest solar storm in over 20 years brings beautiful auroras, signal issues

Aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is seen in the sky above Nuuk, Greenland, Tuesday,
Updated on Jan 21, 2026 08:33 am IST

Sun triggers most powerful solar radiation storm in two decades

One visible effect of the storm could be spectacular auroras.
Updated on Jan 20, 2026 09:29 am IST

Did scientists find alien signals from 3I/ATLAS? New radio scan has answer

This photo provided by Gianluca Masi shows the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas as it streaks through space, 190 million miles from Earth, on Nov 19, 2025.
Updated on Jan 03, 2026 01:09 pm IST

NASA releases pictures of interstellar comet making tour of solar system

The comet is believed to be anywhere from 1,444 feet (440 meters) across to 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) across.
Published on Nov 20, 2025 10:04 am IST

Comet 3I/Atlas: Five facts to know about interstellar object

3I/Atlas whizzes through solar system – Five things you need to know about the comet
Published on Oct 30, 2025 10:25 pm IST

3I/ATLAS tracker: How to follow comet passing through Solar System live?

Comet 3I/ATLAS tracker live: How to follow the interstellar visitor passing through our Solar System
Published on Oct 29, 2025 06:03 pm IST

Solar panels between tracks: Watch Indian Railways’ new renewable energy project

Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi, commissioned India's first 70m removable solar panel system, 28 panels, 15KWp, between railway tracks.
Published on Aug 21, 2025 11:40 am IST

Rare interstellar object zooming through solar system: All about 3I/Atlas

The comet was first spotted on Tuesday by the NASA-funded ATLAS survey in Hawaii. (Credit - David Rankin, Saguaro Observatory)
Published on Jul 03, 2025 10:46 am IST

New update on ‘Bird wing’ solar eruption that could hit Earth

Solar flare phenomenon witnessed
Published on May 17, 2025 05:02 am IST

All 7 planets align in a rare sighting, sky gazers capture ‘planetary parade’

This planetary parade or alignment would not occur again before 2040.
Updated on Mar 01, 2025 03:20 am IST

Rare ‘planetary parade’: All 7 planets visible in sky for last time until 2040

This spectacular planetary parade offers a chance to see multiple planets together; ideal viewing conditions are recommended for the best experience.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 08:03 pm IST

Seven planets to align: How to watch the 2025 planetary parade

The planets follow a visible path in the sky called the ecliptic, which shows their orbits from Earth's perspective.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 05:55 am IST

Astronomers discover new ‘Super-Venus’ exoplanet redefining planetary science

Astronomers identified Enaiposha, a "Super-Venus" exoplanet 47 light-years away, challenging classifications with its dense atmosphere and unique traits.
Published on Jan 27, 2025 11:59 am IST

Planet Parade 2025 to be best visible today: When and how to watch?

According to experts, the planets will not be perfectly aligned in a straight line but are closely grouped on one side of the sun.
Published on Jan 25, 2025 08:27 pm IST

Seven planets will align in the sky in February. What it means?

While Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune are already visible in the sky, Mercury will join them next month for just one night.
Published on Jan 21, 2025 09:56 am IST

Earth’s ‘mini-moon’ to depart after nearly two-month stay. What’s next?

For an asteroid to become a "mini-moon," it must approach Earth within approximately 2.8 million miles (4.5 million kilometres) and at a relatively slow speed of about 2,200 miles per hour (3,540 kilometres per hour). (Pic used for representation)
Published on Nov 24, 2024 10:35 pm IST

‘Zombie star’ on Halloween: NASA reveal cosmic horror will awaken after 80 years

The 'zombie star' T Coronae Borealis is expected to explode soon, reappearing after 80 years as a captivating cosmic phenomenon.
Published on Nov 01, 2024 11:31 am IST

Stunning reason that stripped away water from Venus revealed?

A recent flyby of the planet Venus may have revealed why Venus lost its water.
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 12:39 pm IST

Over the quasi-moon: What is Zoozve and how did it get its name?

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The poster depicting Zoozve that hangs in Latif Nasser’s home. It was created by artist Alex Foster. (Image: @latifnasser on X)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 10:18 pm IST

NASA's capsule with asteroid samples returns to Earth

This is NASA's first asteroid sample return mission.
Updated on Sept 24, 2023 10:57 pm IST

When a camera takes a selfie, and reveals a star

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Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex taken by the NIRCam, which was released on the first anniversary of the James Webb Telescope on July 12, 2023.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 04:39 pm IST

Chandrayaan-3 mission countdown begins tomorrow; India set to join elite group

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completes the 'launch rehearsal' for Chandrayaan-3, which will be launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, on July 14th. (ANI Photo)
Published on Jul 12, 2023 11:10 pm IST

Watch: ‘Giant mirror’-like alien planet that ‘shouldn't exist’, discovered

An artist's impression of the exoplanet LTT9779b orbiting its host star, located 264 light years from Earth.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 01:42 pm IST

In search of aliens, ESA set to launch JUICE mission to Jupiter. Know about it

Jupiter, the ‘king’ of the solar system in a pic by Nasa.
Published on Apr 13, 2023 01:00 pm IST

NASA satellite captures 'smiling Sun'. Know the science behind it

The three dark patches that made the Sun ‘smiling’ are coronal holes- regions of open magnetic field line structures allowing solar wind to readily escape into space.
Updated on Oct 28, 2022 08:49 pm IST

Fascinating animated video comparing Jupiter's size to other planets goes viral

Screengrab from the viral Twitter video that shows how much bigger Jupiter is, compared to planet Earth. 
Published on Apr 29, 2022 05:09 pm IST

How strong was this week's solar eruption? 'Earth may have dodged a bullet'

Giant solar eruption of February 15. (Photo: ESA's Solar Orbiter)
Published on Feb 20, 2022 08:50 am IST

Nasa spacecraft ‘touches’ the Sun. What this historic milestone means

The rocketship, called the Parker Solar Probe, successfully entered and flew through the Sun's upper atmosphere – the corona. 
Updated on Dec 15, 2021 12:27 pm IST