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
Blood Moon 2025: How to watch the total lunar eclipse in the U.S. on September 7
The September 7 'blood moon' will be a global event, visible to viewers in Africa, Asia, and Australia, but not to those in the Americas.
Breakthrough discovery reveals the origin of hypervelocity white dwarfs racing through space at over 2000 km/s
These stellar remnants, capable of traveling over 2,000 kilometers per second, are now believed to be the high-speed survivors of a rare type of supernova explosion.
NASA's September 2025 skywatching guide: Autumnal equinox, a conjunction trio and other stunning sky events
This month offers a stellar lineup, featuring a planetary opposition, a beautiful conjunction, the arrival of the autumnal equinox and a lunar eclipse.
Solar Orbiter cracks one of the Sun's secret codes by tracing origins of superspeed electrons
The Sun is the most powerful particle accelerator in our solar system, and it regularly launches streams of high-energy electrons into space.
Ahead of September 7 Blood Moon, effective tips for observing the total lunar eclipse
During the globally synchronized total lunar eclipse, the moon will display a deep red hue for about 82 minutes, offering excellent opportunities for photography.
It's possible to find Earth 2.0 using rectangular telescope about the same size as JWST, scientists say
Astrophysicist Heidi Newberg and her team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute detail how a rectangular mirror could solve the major challenges of spotting distant exoplanets.
Webb Telescope discovers mysterious CO₂-rich disk with no water around a young star
This groundbreaking discovery is a direct contradiction to most known systems, where water vapor is the primary component.
Saturn's largest moon Titan to cast a shadow on the planet's face on September 3—how to watch
This celestial event is part of a rare series of passes that occurs only once every 15 years.
Here's why the moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse
During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon while some sunlight, scattered by our atmosphere, still manages to illuminate the lunar surface.
Saturn's icy moon harboring alien life? New discovery has scientists buzzing
Despite its frigid, ice-covered exterior, Saturn's moon 'Enceladus' has become a primary target in the search for extraterrestrial life.
SpaceX prepares for a busy September with five major Falcon 9 launches
This September, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets have a dual mandate: deploying more Starlink satellites to expand global internet access and launching a vital resupply mission to the ISS.
Blood moon total lunar eclipse to light up the sky on September 7—find out if it's visible in your country
The second and final total lunar eclipse of the year, a striking celestial event known as a 'blood moon,' is set to captivate skywatchers across much of the globe.
Astronomers discover the most massive 'binary star system' ever observed in our galaxy
Astronomers, led by Dr. Phil Massey of Lowell Observatory, have identified a colossal pair of stars in one of the Milky Way’s most vibrant star-forming regions.
The Moon will turn blood red this week—when and how to watch September's total lunar eclipse
This week's total lunar eclipse is the most prolonged event of its kind to occur since 2022.
Watch the elusive Aurigid meteor shower as its rare display peaks in the predawn sky
The shower is active from late August to early September, but its peak is expected on the night of September 1 and the morning of September 2.
What came before the Big Bang? New simulations offer a glimpse into the origins of the universe
A recent study proposes that a computational technique known as numerical relativity could be the key to unraveling some of the universe's most profound mysteries.
Promising Earth-sized exoplanet is ruled out as habitable by new James Webb Space Telescope observations
The exoplanet was initially flagged as a promising candidate after its 2022 discovery in TESS data.
NASA and SpaceX launch 33rd commercial resupply mission to International Space Station
On Sunday morning, August 24, at 2:45 a.m. ET, SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
NASA’s Perseverance rover investigating Mars’ megaripples makes fascinating discovery
The Perseverance rover is now studying the modern effects of wind and water on Mars, beginning with a key investigation of wind-formed megaripples at 'Kerrlaguna.'
Beautiful crescent Moon shines bright next to Mars in the evening sky on August 25. Here's how to watch it.
Less than a day after its reappearance, the slender lunar crescent will be 8% illuminated and positioned just below and to the right of Mars.