Raj Naik

About Author

Raj is a science writer at Starlust, where he explores the cosmos, one story at a time. With a background in entertainment journalism and a lifelong love of storytelling, Raj brings a unique narrative lens to the universe — weaving together celestial facts, skywatching guides, and the deeper questions inspired by space.
Raj believes that space writing should not just inform, but spark curiosity. Whether he’s diving into the latest astronomical discovery or decoding the Moon’s daily rhythm, his goal is always the same: to remind us how thrilling it is to be part of a universe this vast.

Area of Interest

Raj enjoys going to cafes and interacting with people. He is classically trained and enjoys doing his riyaaz now and then. He also loves animals and occasionally volunteers at an animal shelter close by.

Previous Experiences

Raj has worked in the entertainment beat for almost 3 years. Apart from entertainment, raj likes to dabble in the world of pop culture and breathes, sleeps, and eats gossip (the good one).

LATEST

ASTRONOMY

Astronomers witnessed black hole shredding a massive star like it was 'preparing a snack for lunch'

The rare event has been labeled as one of the brightest events ever observed by mankind.

9 hours ago

JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE

NASA's JWST reveals ancient monster stars that could be the ancestors of black holes

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified massive, short-lived stars that are essentially 'seeds' for the universe's first supermassive black holes.

9 hours ago

ASTRONOMY

Jupiter’s moon Europa may lack geological spark needed for life, new study finds

New evidence suggests Europa’s seafloor may be a geologically dead wasteland, lacking the volcanic energy necessary to sustain life.

11 hours ago

DEEP SKY OBJECTS

Scientists discover rare ancient 'platypus' galaxies unlike anything seen before

These newly-discovered objects look like stars but behave like galaxies.

12 hours ago

NASA

JAXA-NASA XRISM mission captures the clearest view of the vicinity of a rapidly-spinning black hole

Astronomers used the XRISM mission to separate signals and analyze the extreme gravitational forces at work in active galactic nucleus MCG–6-30-15.

15 hours ago

SKYWATCHING

Moon phases 2026: When is the next Full Moon?

Skywatchers can look forward to a bright start to February with the Snow Moon reaching its peak, marking the second Full Moon of the year.

1 day ago

NASA

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope confirms first-ever failed starless galaxy made of dark matter

The object, nicknamed Cloud-9, is a relic from the early days of the universe.

1 day ago

NASA

NASA's IXPE successfully studies a distant white dwarf star for the first time in history

The breakthrough study made use of IXPE's unique X-ray polarization feature.

1 day ago

SPACEFLIGHT

Spanish communications satellite SpainSat NG II hit by mysterious 'space particle' during orbital transit

The SpainSat NG II, which was launched on October 23, 2025, was roughly 31,000 miles from Earth when it was struck.

2 days ago

ASTRONOMY

Astronomers finally managed to measure the mass of a 'rogue' planet—it's a lot like Saturn

Situated roughly 10,000 light-years from Earth, the planet lacks a parent star and instead drifts solo through space.

2 days ago

SUPERMOON

In pics: January's 'Wolf Moon' as seen from New York City, England, Egypt, India and Mexico

The Wolf Moon is the first of three supermoons scheduled for 2026.

2 days ago

SKYWATCHING

Upcoming asteroid flyby: Near Earth Object 2025 YU6 to pass by our planet on January 11

The asteroid is currently located in the constellation of Lynx, at a distance of more than 1.9 million miles (3.2 million kilometers) from Earth.

2 days ago

ASTRONOMY

What would happen if a black hole appeared near Earth?

Despite their name, black holes aren't empty voids but are actually massive amounts of matter packed into an infinitesimally small space.

2 days ago

SOLAR ECLIPSE

2026 key skywatching events: Blue Moon, total solar eclipse and more

2025 was a great year for skywatchers, but 2026 isn't going to disappoint either.

5 days ago

SKYWATCHING

Jupiter to reach opposition on January 10—how to see it when it's brightest and closest to Earth

Jupiter makes its closest approach on January 9, just 393 million miles away, shortly before reaching its opposition on January 10.

5 days ago

SUPERMOON

January's Supermoon is going to be special, thanks to a rare triple brightness boost

This event serves as the grand finale to a four-month Supermoon cycle that has been lighting up the skies since last October.

5 days ago

ASTRONOMY

International scientists to collaborate on project worth millions to film black holes in 3D

The TomoGrav project will pair deep-space data with advanced UK AI to film the violent dance of plasma and gravity.

5 days ago

SUPERMOON

Moon phases 2026: When is the next full moon?

This weekend’s event is more than just a standard full moon; it is also a supermoon, appearing slightly larger and brighter than usual.

5 days ago

SKYWATCHING

New Year's Day 2026: What is the Moon phase today?

The 2026 calendar year opens with a bright celestial display, featuring a Waxing Gibbous Moon that will.

6 days ago

NASA

NASA is tracking asteroid more than twice the size of Empire State Building as it approaches Earth

The asteroid is projected to make its closest pass on February 14, 2026, and is classified under the "Potentially Hazardous Asteroids" umbrella.

7 days ago

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