The Lyrid meteor shower returns with bright, fast shooting stars, offering up to 20 meteors per hour under clear skies, with peak viewing expected on the night of April 21 and early April 22.
The rare and ethereal lunar spectacle will be seen today, March 3, 2026, on the day of a holy festival. Traditionally known in India as Chandra Grahan, this celestial phenomenon is modernly referred to as a 'Blood Moon', a name derived from the strikingly vivid reddish or copper hue the moon adopts
India is set to witness a rare celestial spectacle on March 3, 2026, as a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a Chandra Grahan, coincides with the vibrant festival of Holi. The eclipse will occur on Phalguna Purnima and will be visible across several parts of the country. Astronomically, a total
The first solar eclipse of 2026 will take place on February 17, drawing attention from astronomers and skywatchers across the globe. This event is an annular solar eclipse, a fascinating celestial phenomenon often called the "Ring of Fire." What Is an Annular Solar Eclipse? An annular eclipse occurs
A surge in intense solar activity has kept space agencies worldwide on high alert, as the Sun continues to unleash powerful flares that can disrupt modern technology. India's ISRO has confirmed that it is closely monitoring the situation amid growing concerns over possible radio blackouts and satell
The night sky above Hanle in Ladakh is usually a picture of calm, deep blue, silent, and filled with distant galaxies. But on the nights of January 19 and 20, that serenity was broken by an unsettling sight: a blood-red glow spreading across the horizon. Images of rare auroras over Indian skies quic
Earth experienced a rare and powerful geomagnetic storm on January 19, 2026, after a surge of intense solar activity struck the planet's magnetic field. The event, described by scientists as the strongest solar storm in more than 20 years, illuminated skies with vivid auroras across large parts of t
