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.
Daytime Sextantids meteor shower peaks September 27—but can you spot it with the naked eye?
The Daytime Sextantids meteor shower is uniquely visible during daylight hours because its radiant point is located near the sun within the Sextans constellation.
Sep 25, 2025
Only 3 interstellar visitors have ever been found—but this 'really interesting object' could change that forever
Researchers believe this comet is a sign of many more interstellar discoveries to come.
Sep 25, 2025
Will Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) be bright enough to see with the naked eye on October 21?
Discovered on January 3, Comet Lemmon has been dramatically brightening since mid-August, with its luminosity already surging to six times the initial prediction for its peak.
Sep 25, 2025
Astronomers say 'invisible' asteroids near Venus pose a 'real risk' of collision with Earth
Hidden asteroids sharing Venus's orbit are currently undetectable by our best telescopes because of their unique, sun-obscured positions and paths.
Sep 24, 2025
Here's when Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) will make closest approach to Earth next month
The comet's current brightness is measured at magnitude 7.4, which means you'll need binoculars or a small telescope to spot it.
Sep 24, 2025
NOAA's SWFO-L1 satellite launches aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, a NOAA satellite launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center to begin its mission of monitoring space weather.
Sep 24, 2025
Asteroid to hit our Moon? Scientists consider destroying 220-foot asteroid 2024 YR4 before it is too late
After being ruled out as a threat to Earth, the asteroid 2024 YR4 is now on a trajectory that shows a rising probability of colliding with the Moon.
Sep 24, 2025
Mars like you've never seen: Surreal images from NASA's Perseverance rover
Perseverance, NASA's Mars rover, is on a mission to find signs of ancient microbial life as part of the ongoing Mars Exploration Program.
Sep 24, 2025
Huge solar storm launched last week is predicted to reach the location of Comet 3I/ATLAS on September 24-25
Comet C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is on a hyperbolic trajectory; it will pass through our solar system only once before exiting forever.
Sep 23, 2025
Earth's tiny ancient crystals may hold secrets of our journey through Milky Way's spiral arms
A new study suggests our planet's crust holds chemical clues to its cosmic journeys.
Sep 23, 2025
Don't miss the 'String of Pearls' galaxy at peak visibility on September 24—where and how to see it best
Astronomers classify NGC 55 as a Magellanic-type galaxy, placing it in an intermediate category between an irregular and a dwarf spiral galaxy.
Sep 23, 2025
Solar storm may hit Earth at the autumn equinox, setting the stage for fall auroras
A solar event is forecast to strike during the autumnal equinox, a time of year when Earth's magnetic field is naturally more sensitive to solar disturbances.
Sep 20, 2025
NASA's Perseverance rover discovers clues to multiple habitable areas on Mars
Scientists have analyzed rocks from the crater floor, uncovering a diverse set of minerals that tell the story of a complex history of water-rock interactions.
Sep 19, 2025
New discovery shows a dead star eating shredded pieces of a Pluto-like world
Scientists identified the chemical composition of the doomed object by analyzing the material as it fell onto the white dwarf.
Sep 19, 2025
Hayabusa2’s final target is faster and 3 times smaller than expected—is touchdown still possible?
Critical data from global observatories like the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) Very Large Telescope has unveiled new challenges for the 2031 rendezvous.
Sep 19, 2025
NASA just confirmed 6,000 alien worlds—and 8,000 more waiting to be verified
This achievement is a significant step in humanity's quest to answer one of the most fundamental questions: "Are we alone?"
Sep 19, 2025
How fast is the Moon moving away from Earth each year?
The Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth, a continuous process driven primarily by the gravitational tug-of-war between our planet's oceans and its lone natural satellite.
Sep 19, 2025
Solar wind is causing 'major disturbance' to comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) gliding through space
New observations from an astronomer reveal a highly reactive comet tail, which showed remarkable changes in just ten minutes.
Sep 18, 2025
What would happen if Earth became tidally locked to the Moon?
Gravity is the force behind tidal locking, but the Moon's unique case is rooted in a cataclysmic event.
Sep 18, 2025
Giant asteroid 2025 RL2 to make closest approach to Earth this week—when and how to watch
The asteroid will zoom past our planet at a distance of just 134,566 miles (about 216,563 kilometers).
Sep 18, 2025