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.
China's Mars mission Tianwen-1 captures rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
The Tianwen-1 orbiter successfully imaged the object from a remarkable distance of approximately 30 million kilometers as it traversed the solar system.
Nov 7, 2025
ESA's Solar Orbiter captures first direct view of Sun's polar magnetic field in motion
Analyzing late March data from Solar Orbiter, researchers produced the first detailed map of the magnetic network and supergranulation at the Sun's south pole.
Nov 6, 2025
In pics: November's Beaver Supermoon dazzles skywatchers around the globe
This significant, Supermoon-proximate lunar event offered breathtaking photographic subjects, spanning from urban skylines to major sporting events.
Nov 6, 2025
Auroras forecast to light up skies over a dozen states on November 6-7, including New York and Wisconsin
Earth faces an imminent solar impact, with a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) predicted to arrive as soon as Thursday evening, November 6 (EST).
Nov 6, 2025
New research suggests common baker's yeast could withstand harsh conditions on Mars
To assess Martian viability, scientists subjected yeast cells to Mach 5.6 shock waves and the corrosive perchlorate salts common on the Red Planet.
Nov 6, 2025
China's Shenzhou-20 crew's return may be postponed after suspected debris impact
China's space agency stated that damage to the Shenzhou spacecraft, carrying three astronauts, is suspected to be the result of a 'tiny piece of space debris.'
Nov 6, 2025
Japanese astronomer captures double impact flashes on the Moon’s surface
These impacts pack surprising power; a mere 11-pound meteoroid can blast a 30-foot (9-meter) crater, ejecting 75 metric tons of lunar soil.
Nov 5, 2025
Astronomers stunned as JWST just spotted a 'Big Red Dot', a supermassive black hole devouring the early universe
Astronomers pinpointed BiRD near the extensively studied quasar J1030+0524, which resides at a distance of about 12.5 billion light-years from Earth.
Nov 5, 2025
Powerful solar flare erupts from the Sun, triggers radio blackout over South America
Sunspot AR3474 detonated with an X1.8 solar flare on November 4, sending an ultraviolet wave silencing South America's shortwave radio communications.
Nov 5, 2025
JWST observes distant galaxy revealing evidence of first stars forged after the Big Bang
Researchers analyzing JWST observations of LAP1-B determined the distant galaxy exhibits properties consistent with the earliest, hypothesized stars.
Nov 5, 2025
November's Beaver Moon 2025: Easy viewing tips to enjoy tonight's supermoon
For the most dramatic visual effect, experts recommend watching for the Moon just as it ascends above the eastern horizon at sunset.
Nov 5, 2025
Comet 3I/ATLAS is in the Virgo constellation—here's how you can locate it
The closest approach of comet 3I/ATLAS to Earth will happen on Friday, 19 December 2025, at a distance of 1.797478 Astronomical Units.
Nov 4, 2025
Hubble Space Telescope unveils striking portrait of a spiral galaxy harboring an active nucleus
Located only 56 million light-years away in Ursa Major, NGC 4102 gives astronomers a nearby target to study how these active cores impact their host galaxies.
Nov 4, 2025
ISS scheduled for dramatic end as NASA targets controlled Pacific ocean impact in 2030
For 25 years, the station has maintained a continuous human presence in orbit since welcoming its first crew on November 2, 2000.
Nov 4, 2025
November's Beaver moon to be largest, brightest supermoon of 2025—here's when to see it
Observers should plan to observe the spectacle throughout the evenings of Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Nov 4, 2025
Southern Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight alongside November's full moon—when and where to watch
The peak of the shower aligns exactly with the arrival of November's full moon, which is the closest and largest Supermoon of 2025.
Nov 4, 2025
Astronomers stunned as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS unexpectedly turns blue and bright near the Sun
Observations were maintained using imagery from solar imagers on the STEREO-A, SOHO, and GOES-19 missions near the Sun.
Nov 3, 2025
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is visible again after perihelion, right on its predicted trajectory
PUNCH satellites secured the initial images of the comet, which had just emerged from behind the Sun.
Nov 3, 2025
Where is interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS now: Current visibility and position on November 3
Currently presenting a faint magnitude of 14.7, Comet 3I/ATLAS is so distant that its light requires nearly 19 minutes to reach Earth.
Nov 3, 2025
Moon phases 2025: When is the next full moon?
The 'Cold Moon' moniker acknowledges the coming of winter and has historical ties to the Long Night Moon and Oak Moon designations.
Nov 3, 2025