Juhi Varma

Juhi Varma

Juhi is a versatile writer with a deep passion for creative expression, grounded in her strong foundation in literature and art. She enjoys rigorous academic studies in various subjects, but her 'true north' is always toward the stars. With a profound fascination in unravelling mysteries, the infinite expanse of the universe offered her a space to quench her insatiable thirst for discovery and allowed her curious mind to wander freely. At Starlust.org, she is on a journey to turn the mysteries of the cosmos into your next favorite read. By blending precision with a sense of wonder, she creates engaging stories that dive deep into the cosmos and keep space enthusiasts coming back for more.

A strange egg-like object is growing on International Space Station—and astronauts are watching it

This weird object sparked amusing reactions online, with users suggesting it should be 'killed with fire.'
Published: Apr 1, 2026

April 2026 skywatching guide: Full Pink Moon and other stunning events to watch this month

From the Pink Moon, bright Mercury, and a meteor shower to a comet streaking across the sky, April is filled with exciting sights for skywatchers.
Published: Apr 1, 2026

Full Pink Moon to illuminate Artemis II launch: What Moon phase will the crew see in low Earth orbit

Artemis II launch is slated to take place on April 1, 2026, at 6:24 PM EDT from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Published: Mar 31, 2026

Artemis II launch on April 1: Where and how to watch the livestream. Full details

NASA is targeting liftoff during a two-hour window that opens at 6:24 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Published: Mar 30, 2026

Celeste’s debut satellites head to space to explore LEO navigation with ESA

The two satellites were launched into orbit at 10:14 a.m. CET (4:14 a.m. EST) and gracefully separated from the launcher an hour later. 
Published: Mar 30, 2026

ESA to launch dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to ISS in early 2028

The Crew Dragon mission will be a part of the new ESA Provided Institutional Crew (EPIC) project.
Published: Mar 27, 2026

NASA to unveil Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in April. Here's all you need to know

NASA will host a media briefing on April 21 at the Goddard Space Flight Center, unveiling the Roman telescope to the public.
Published: Mar 27, 2026

NASA's IXPE provides new insight into a 2,000-year-old supernova

It was first recorded in 185 AD by Chinese astronomers as a bright ‘guest star’ that remained in the sky for eight months, marking the birth of RCW 86.
Published: Mar 26, 2026

Gemini twins will shine along with Jupiter in the night sky tonight

Castor and Pollux, the Gemini twins, will be visible alongside Jupiter and will provide skywatchers with a celestial show.
Published: Mar 26, 2026

A new solar system may have been caught in the act of formation, study suggests

The WISPIT 2 system is the second known planetary system, following PDS 70, where exoplanets have been observed forming around their host star.
Published: Mar 25, 2026

A nearby brown dwarf pair could give birth to a new star: Here's how

The brown dwarf pair is located 1,000 light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major.
Published: Mar 24, 2026

Mysterious 'Little Red Dots' found by James Webb Telescope may not be baby black holes after all

These small red dots are believed to be teeming globular clusters instead of baby black holes feeding on the material around them.
Published: Mar 24, 2026

Lunar phases 2026: What is the Moon phase on March 24?

Tonight on March 24, about 44% of the Moon's visible side will be illuminated by the Sun.
Published: Mar 24, 2026

SpaceX's Falcon 9 to deploy another 25 Starlink satellites on March 24 following a busy launch week

After stage separation, the first-stage booster will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean.
Updated: Apr 1, 2026

Blue Origin has come up with bold plan to protect Earth from asteroid impacts

The company has devised the Near-Earth Objects (NEO) Hunter program to protect Earth from asteroid attacks.
Published: Mar 23, 2026

Blue Origin joins SpaceX in the orbital data center race, aims to launch over 50,000 satellites

It will be interesting to see how the astronomical community reacts to this.
Published: Mar 20, 2026

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope passes major pre-flight tests, may launch as early as this fall

The tests, conducted from January to March, confirmed that the telescope will withstand launch conditions and function as intended in space.
Published: Mar 20, 2026

NASA’s Artemis II rollout to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center: Date, time and how to watch

The rollout will be streamed live on various platforms, including NASA's YouTube channel.
Updated: Mar 19, 2026

Starting with spring equinox on March 20, Sun will move northward each day—here's how to track it

The March equinox will take place on March 20 at 14:46 UTC.
Published: Mar 19, 2026

Europe develops cosmic ray simulator to combat one of space travel's deadliest risks

'Until now, there has been no reliable way to simulate GCRs [galactic cosmic rays] in Europe.'
Published: Mar 19, 2026
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