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.<br/>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 From Raj Naik
A 'quasi-moon' asteroid has been orbiting Earth for 60 years—and scientists are just finding out
Pan-STARRS observatory astronomers in Hawaii detected the asteroid, designated 2025 PN7, on August 2, 2025.
Researchers accidentally discover a giant stellar 'blowtorch' at the Milky Way's border
The JWST captured a rare event, a colossal stellar jet erupting from a developing star in the distant Sharpless 2-284 nebula, located on the outer fringes of the Milky Way.
How to spot 'swan-shaped' Cygnus constellation in the September night sky
A striking, swan-shaped constellation known as the Northern Cross, Cygnus is the 16th largest constellation and a rich section of the Milky Way.
Butterfly-shaped hole in the Sun's atmosphere stuns scientists—potential effects on Earth on September 14
The 'coronal hole' is roughly 310,680 miles wide in the sun's atmosphere.
NASA finds signs of ancient microbial life on Mars in 'groundbreaking discovery'—what it means for humanity
The 'Sapphire Canyon' sample, collected by the Perseverance rover, is being hailed as the strongest evidence yet found for ancient life on Mars.
First-ever full measurement of black hole's three-dimensional recoil confirms Einstein's theory
The groundbreaking research focused on a specific gravitational wave signal, GW190412, which was originally detected in 2019.
2025 partial solar eclipse: When and how to watch the astronomical phenomenon on September 21
The eclipse belongs to the Saros cycle, a well-documented celestial pattern that repeats approximately every 18 years and 11 days.
Scientists discover early-type 'runaway' dwarf galaxy wandering alone after being ejected from its group
The findings would help astronomers learn more about the formation and evolution of dwarf galaxies, particularly the ones that have been isolated from their original groups.
China plans advanced mission to hit an asteroid with spacecraft and alter its course
This ambitious project aims to prove a new planetary defense strategy by intentionally crashing a spacecraft into a distant asteroid, a technique known as kinetic impact.
International Space Station prepares for two back-to-back resupply missions launching this week
The ISS is gearing up for a busy week as two cargo missions are scheduled to launch just days apart, bringing vital supplies to the orbiting outpost.
Astrophysicists reveal 'Earth-sized' exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e may have atmosphere and liquid water to support life
Of all the exoplanets, TRAPPIST-1e is particularly fascinating to astronomers because its orbit within the habitable zone makes it a prime candidate for having liquid water on its surface.
Astronomers detect star-forming jets in Milky Way’s outer region, proving star formation follows universal process
Using the powerful ALMA observatory, researchers pinpointed a protostar named Sh 2-283-1a SMM1, located over 51,000 light-years from the galactic center.
ALMA's sharpest photo suggests Fomalhaut star's warped ring was sculpted by 'yet-to-be-seen' ancient planets
New, high-resolution images from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) show that the star's immense dust ring is not only warped, but its lopsidedness, or eccentricity, changes with distance from the star.
NASA's James Webb Telescope captures stunning image of warped 'Butterfly Star' 525 light-years away
Located within the Taurus star-forming region, 525 light-years away, the IRAS 04302+2247 system is offering scientists a rare, edge-on view of a protoplanetary disc.
NASA's James Webb Telescope spots 'exceptionally rare' cosmic event: 5 galaxies colliding in deep space
Astronomers have found a newly identified system, unofficially named 'JWST's Quintet,' where at least five galaxies and 17 star-forming clumps are merging.
In pics: 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse as seen from Japan, Egypt, India and across the globe
The stunning astronomical event marked the longest eclipse of its kind since 2022, with the moon appearing a vivid red for a remarkable 82 minutes.
Mars has one more thing in common with Earth—scientists finally resolve a longstanding mystery
Using data from NASA's now-retired InSight lander, a research team is challenging long-held assumptions about what's inside the red planet.
In a breakthrough, scientists successfully predicted a solar storm just 15 hours before it struck Earth
Using data from the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter, a team of scientists successfully predicted the magnetic structure of a coronal mass ejection (CME) in March 2024.
Millions of light years old 'warm' interstellar dust found in Makani galaxy's hot halo
Using the JWST, a team investigated the Makani galaxy, a distant celestial body whose Hawaiian name appropriately means 'wind'.
Next total lunar eclipse visible in Americas—don't miss the March 2026 'Blood Moon'
A spectacular total lunar eclipse is set to captivate skywatchers this week, but the celestial show will not be visible from the Americas.