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A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the Sun and revealing its outer atmosphere. (Representational image)

Solar Eclipse in August 2026 date, time: Will the Surya Grahan on August 12 be visible in India?

August 12, 2026 9:04 am

The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will not be visible in India. Here are its timings, path of totality and essential safety guidelines.

New data from X-ray reveals unique star system in Magellanic Bridge: IUCAA

July 31, 2026 8:03 pm

Discovery offers new way to understand how encounters between galaxies affect lives of their stars.

Crystal Ball nebula dazzles in stunning new image from Hawaii telescope

June 10, 2026 9:29 am

Astronomers have captured a stunning new image of NGC 1514, the Crystal Ball Nebula, revealing colorful clouds of gas shaped by two stars and offering a glimpse into the final stages of stellar life.

Not every blue moon is actually blue, but it still knows how to steal the night sky. (Image for representation: Canva)

Blue moon in May 2026: Why it happens and how to watch it

May 22, 2026 9:06 am

May 2026 will see two full moons in one month, a rare event called a blue moon. But why is it called blue if the Moon is not actually blue, and what does Krakatoa have to do with it?

Uranus (left) and Neptune (right) are different shades of blue despite the many similarities they share in terms of mass, size and composition. (Image: NASA)

Uranus and Neptune may not be true ‘ice giants,’ new research suggests

May 15, 2026 9:11 am

A new study may redefine how we classify Uranus and Neptune, suggesting that they may no longer be referred to as ice giants due to their rocky atmosphere, indicating a different composition.

Lonar crater nightscape; (Right) Shweta Kulkarni.

Maharashtra to launch first stargazing fest at Lonar Crater, Harihareshwar to promote astrotourism

April 23, 2026 3:31 pm

AstronEra founder Shweta Kulkarni, 30, who has been hosting stargazing events has conceptualised the sessions in collaboration with MTDC from April 24 to 26

Astronauts report flashes of light caused by galactic cosmic rays passing through their eyes. (Representational Image Generated via ChatGPT)

Galactic cosmic rays: Invisible rain that never stops falling

March 25, 2026 4:39 pm

Galactic cosmic rays from distant corners of the galaxy streak through your body -- as though you barely exist -- at nearly the speed of light.

A massive asteroid looms near Earth in this illustration, underscoring how a small, well-timed nudge could prevent a global catastrophe.

If an asteroid heads for Earth, can we stop it?

March 01, 2026 10:25 am

The next asteroid won’t come with a warning siren. What happens after it’s discovered could determine everything.

Super-Earths: An AI-generated image of a Super-Earth placed next to an image of Earth

The universe is full of Super-Earths. What makes them special

February 19, 2026 6:44 pm

Super-Earths are the most common planets in our galaxy, reshaping ideas about planet formation and the search for life beyond Earth.

Indian students love astronomy but lack basic tools and concepts, survey finds

February 11, 2026 3:20 pm

Only about one third of students could correctly identify basic astronomical distance scales, with many unaware that stars lie far beyond objects within the solar system.