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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.
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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.
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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).
Orionid meteor shower to light up the sky at its peak on October 21—when and how to watch
The Orionid meteor shower occurs every October when Earth intercepts and collides with the stream of debris left behind by Halley's Comet.
Oct 8, 2025
Astrophysicist explains how Mars Orbiters captured closest view of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Astrophysicist Avi Loeb confirmed the CaSSIS image of 3I/ATLAS, a 'fuzzy ball of light,' is consistent with prior Hubble Space Telescope observations.
Oct 8, 2025
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.
Oct 8, 2025
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.'
Oct 8, 2025
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.
Oct 8, 2025
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.
Oct 7, 2025
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.
Oct 7, 2025
In pics: October Harvest Moon captivates skywatchers around the world
The rare Harvest Supermoon of October 2025 appeared larger and brighter than usual.
Oct 7, 2025
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.
Oct 7, 2025
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.
Oct 7, 2025
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.
Oct 6, 2025
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.
Oct 6, 2025
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.
Oct 6, 2025
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.
Oct 6, 2025
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.
Oct 6, 2025
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).
Oct 3, 2025
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.
Oct 3, 2025
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.
Oct 3, 2025
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.
Oct 3, 2025
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.
Oct 3, 2025