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.
Blue Origin's New Shepard prepares for its 15th space tourism launch lifting off on October 8
The NS-36 crew includes five identified passengers: Jeff Elgin, Danna Karagussova, Dr. Clint Kelly III, Aaron Newman, and Vitalii Ostrovsky with a sixth individual whose identity remains confidential.
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MIT scientists now suggest 'ghost particle' detected in Italy may be remnant of an ancient dying black hole
On February 13, 2023, the KM3NeT underwater telescope registered the high-energy 'ghost particle.'
2 hours ago
3I/ATLAS reveals first-ever ultraviolet clue to water in an interstellar comet in historic discovery
The detection, made by NASA’s Swift Observatory, provides the first-ever opportunity to put an interstellar comet on the same chemical scale as objects in our solar system.
3 hours ago
Moon phases 2025: When is the next full moon?
A Full Moon occurs when the moon is positioned precisely opposite the Sun as viewed from the Earth, with the Earth situated between the two.
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Juno captures most detailed imagery ever of Jupiter's moon Io, solar system's most volcanically active body
The JunoCam instrument captured these images from just 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) above Io, providing scientists with unprecedented views of the moon.
21 hours ago
In pics: October Harvest Moon captivates skywatchers around the world
The rare Harvest Supermoon of October 2025 appeared larger and brighter than usual.
23 hours ago
SpaceX's 90th Starlink launch of 2025 sends 28 satellites to orbit from Cape Canaveral
The mission launched from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 2:46 a.m. Eastern Time.
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Scientist explains the stripe in the new image of 3I/ATLAS from NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover
On October 4, 2025, the Perseverance rover's Navcam captured an image of 3I/ATLAS revealing a bright streak that was significantly elongated.
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Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) is easily visible in the evening sky this week—here's how to locate it
Comet Lemmon's optimal visibility window is currently shifting and remains dynamic, particularly for observers in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Draconid meteor shower 2025: Easy watching tips from NASA
The meteor shower's radiant point is located in the northern sky near the constellation Draco the Dragon.
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October's Harvest Moon kicks off the 2025 supermoon series
A supermoon occurs when the moon, during either its full or new phase, simultaneously reaches perigee, the closest point to Earth.
2 days ago
First supermoon of 2025 to light up the sky today—when to spot it in its full glory
Tonight's lunar display is projected to be exceptionally vivid, with the moon appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than an average full moon.
2 days ago
Moon phases October 2025: Is there a full moon tonight?
Tonight's skywatching is significantly enhanced by a key astronomical phenomenon: the moon's arrival as a Supermoon.
2 days ago
NASA's James Webb captures sharpest-ever view of M87 supermassive black hole jet
The M87 galaxy's colossal one-sided jet, initially detected over a century ago, has become a 'prime laboratory' for scientists seeking to understand Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN).
4 days ago
Camelopardalid meteor shower 2025: When and how to see it this week
Despite the peak, observers will likely see a meager rate of just five meteors per hour because the bright moonlight is expected to wash out all but the most luminous streaks.
4 days ago
Astronomers discover the most distant and most powerful 'odd radio circle' known to date
These curious rings, gigantic and faint radio emissions surrounding galaxies, are a newly recognized astronomical phenomenon first detected only six years ago.
4 days ago
Rogue planet 10 times Jupiter's mass found devouring six billion tons of gas and dust every second
Astronomers achieved the stunning observation using the European Southern Observatory’s VLT in Chile, with the James Webb Space Telescope providing crucial supplementary data.
5 days ago
SpaceX prepares for its third consecutive launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on October 3
The unprecedented string of launches from California is widely attributed to recent tropical weather activity in the Atlantic.
5 days ago
Dual solar wind streams from two giant coronal holes could reach Earth on October 3
These events are known to trigger geomagnetic storms and enhance aurora displays.
6 days ago
Aurora alert: Northern lights could appear in nearly a dozen states, including Washington and Minnesota on October 1
Northern lights on October 1 are forecast to be highly visible with a Kp-index of 5, but viewing opportunities will be drastically reduced tomorrow night.
6 days ago