About Author
Raj is a space writer at Starlust, specializing in translating complex astronomical phenomena into clear, engaging narratives. With a foundation in science communication and a background in journalism, he applies a structured, research-driven approach to covering topics across astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, and observational astronomy.
His work spans a range of subjects, from stellar evolution and galactic dynamics to orbital mechanics and skywatching event guides, grounded in current scientific research and peer-reviewed studies. Raj is particularly focused on making cutting-edge discoveries in space science accessible to general audiences, without compromising on technical accuracy.
Driven by a strong belief that science writing should both educate and provoke inquiry, he constructs each piece to not only explain what we know about the universe, but how we’ve come to know it, highlighting methods, instrumentation, and scientific reasoning behind the facts.
Take a tour through Milky Way's star-forming regions with Gaia's first 3D fly through map
For decades, thick clouds of gas and dust have obscured the true three-dimensional shapes of these stellar nurseries, making them notoriously difficult for scientists to study.
8 hours ago
New photos of the first black hole ever imaged reveal jaw-dropping twist in its behavior: 'Totally unexpected'
In a first, scientists have documented a dramatic shift in the magnetic fields near the M87 black hole, forcing them to rethink how matter behaves in these environments.
11 hours ago
Massive asteroid once feared a threat to Earth set for close flyby on September 18
The asteroid, officially named 2025 FA22, is roughly the height of a skyscraper, with an estimated width of 130 to 290 meters.
12 hours ago
Moon phases 2025: When is the next new moon
Due to a direct alignment between the Sun, Moon, and Earth, a new moon is invisible from our perspective because the side of the moon facing us is completely unlit.
15 hours ago
Don't miss Neptune's closest approach to Earth on September 23—where to find it in the evening sky
This rare event, known as opposition, occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Neptune align, causing the planet to appear brighter and more prominent in the night sky.
16 hours ago
New tool helps scientists predict dazzling auroras lighting up the Martian sky
After capturing a second visible-light aurora from the planet's surface, NASA's Perseverance rover confirmed the breakthrough.
1 day ago
Halley's Comet will return in 2061—for 1980s kids, it will be a full-circle moment
The celestial event will mark a generational milestone for those who witnessed its last appearance in 1986.
1 day ago
Life on Mars? Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and astrobiologist David Grinspoon break down NASA's latest discovery
NASA has discovered a Martian rock sample containing mineral and organic signatures that, on Earth, are found almost exclusively with biological activity.
1 day ago
Scientists finally uncover the mysterious solar feature controlling the Sun's magnetic power
UC scientists have finally created a model of the tachocline, a mysterious, thin layer inside the sun that generates its magnetic field.
1 day ago
Will the northern lights be visible tonight? Here's what the forecast says
If conditions line up, moderate storms could also unfold, making the aurora borealis visible in regions like Canada and Alaska.
1 day ago
Falcon 9 to deliver 24 new starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 17
SpaceX aims to launch 24 internet satellites into low-Earth orbit at 11:41 a.m. ET, with a backup launch time at 3:41 p.m. ET.
1 day ago
New comet SWAN25B discovered in September 2025—here are viewing tips and its likely coordinates
The comet SWAN25B was initially detected by the Solar Wind Anisotropies (SWAN) instrument on the SOHO spacecraft.
2 days ago
Astronomers in search of habitable worlds rule out atmospheric scenarios on exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e
A new study using the Webb Space Telescope has found that the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e is unlikely to possess an atmosphere similar to that of Venus or Mars.
2 days ago
Magnetic activity cycles in 138 Sun-like stars help scientists understand the Sun's past—and Earth's future
By studying younger stars, this discovery provides a cosmic crystal ball to predict dangerous space weather events, helping to protect our technology.
2 days ago
Solving the mystery of 'little red dots' in early universe, scientists discover a new class of black hole stars
When they were first spotted in 2022, these tiny red dots were nicknamed 'universe breakers.'
2 days ago
'God of Chaos' asteroid would be visible to the naked eye in a once-in-a-millennium celestial event
An asteroid of this immense size, roughly 1,100 feet wide, only makes a close approach to Earth once every 7,500 years, according to scientific estimates.
2 days ago
Distant dwarf planet Quaoar may have a new moon or ring system, scientists claim
While astronomers were observing Quaoar on June 25, 2025, a solid object unexpectedly blocked out the starlight for 1.23 seconds.
3 days ago
New research reveals how volcanic gases may have made early Mars a cradle for life
The study challenges previous climate models of the Red Planet that had focused on sulfur dioxide.
3 days ago
Simulations solve 'early universe' puzzle and reveal 'star systems' never seen before
A groundbreaking study has not only solved the longstanding mystery of how ancient stellar systems form but has also revealed an entirely new class of object in the Milky Way.
3 days ago
'Loudest ever' gravitational wave provides strong confirmation of Hawking and Kerr's black hole theories
The signal, named GW250114, provides the strongest validation yet for the long-held theories of black hole mechanics proposed by Stephen Hawking and Roy Kerr.
4 days ago