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
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This event serves as the grand finale to a four-month Supermoon cycle that has been lighting up the skies since last October.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2025 supermoons recap: 10 best images of the year's grand lunar events
A supermoon occurs when the moon’s orbit brings it near its closest point to Earth, making it appear much larger and brighter than usual.
Ancient Chinese text about a comet may have solved the mystery of 'The Star of Bethlehem'
For centuries, the biblical account of a celestial body leading the Magi to the birthplace of Jesus has baffled historians.
Supermassive black holes may be surprisingly picky eaters, new study finds
Using the ALMA telescope in Chile, an international research team examined seven pairs of merging galaxies to come to the conclusion.
How far away is comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) from Earth on December 29?
The comet will make its closest pass to Earth in February, reaching a minimum distance of approximately 93 million miles.
Massive M-class solar flare may trigger auroras on January 1
On December 28, a dormant sunspot, identified as Sunspot 4317, unexpectedly erupted.
Dark matter may be made of star-sized objects instead of tiny particles, new study suggests
The search for dark matter has been largely unsuccessful so far. But now, scientists think they know where to look for it.
Hubble spotted two cores in a nearby galaxy—now James Webb may have caught the reason in action
Hubble had confirmed that the galaxy had two nuclei. The origins of them, however, had remained a mystery.
Russia reveals plan to build a new space station using recycled modules from the ISS
The current Russian modules of the ISS will form the core of the Russian Orbital Station.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS found to 'wobble' as it spews gas and dust
This is the first detailed detection of a jet of gas and dust shooting out from an interstellar comet's center.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures rare sight of comet smoke around a nearby star
Cicero Lu, a science fellow at Gemini Observatory, found a cloud of warm carbon monoxide gas circling the star HD 131488.
Arctic auroras could paint northern skies green this Christmas Eve as a solar storm approaches Earth
NOAA forecasters report that a solar eruption known as a CME may sweep past Earth on December 24.
NASA races to reach silent MAVEN spacecraft ahead of December 29 solar conjunction
Time is running out for the recovery team before Earth and Mars move to opposite sides of the Sun on December 29, triggering a total communications blackout.
3I/ATLAS: Where is the interstellar comet headed next after skimming past Earth?
On Friday, December 19, the comet made its closest pass to Earth, safely cruising by at a distance of approximately 167 million miles.
Astronomers just solved mystery behind bright blue flashes and traced it back to black holes
These events, known as Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOTs), were originally thought to be a rare type of supernova.
NASA's PUNCH captures stunning footage of 'time-traveling' Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6)
From late October through mid-November 2025, the PUNCH satellite captured a dramatic sequence of the comet's tail twisting and reacting to powerful solar activity.