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.
Nearby dwarf galaxy held together by supermassive black hole 450,000 times the Sun's mass, study finds
New research suggests a massive black hole is the primary force preventing Segue 1's small complement of stars from drifting into the void.
Oct 28, 2025
Beaver Moon 2025: When and how to see the November Supermoon
The Supermoon phenomenon will reach its most dramatic point on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Oct 28, 2025
Breakthrough discovery may finally explain why the Sun's outer atmosphere burns hotter than its surface
Using the world's most powerful solar telescope, researchers secured the first direct evidence of tiny, twisting Alfvén waves.
Oct 27, 2025
Don't miss Southern Taurids meteor shower peaking around November 4—best viewing tips
The shower coincides with a 'swarm year,' meaning observers are far more likely to see spectacular, bright fireballs.
Oct 27, 2025
JAXA launches next-generation cargo ship to ISS, marking the first flight of the vehicle's upgraded design
At 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 25 (Sunday, 9:15 a.m. JST), the new H3 rocket lifted the uncrewed freighter from the Tanegashima Space Center.
Oct 27, 2025
Mercury to be at its greatest eastern elongation on October 29—here's how to spot it
Mercury reaches its greatest elongation, its peak visible separation from the Sun, at 6:00 p.m. ET (5 p.m. CDT) on October 29, 2025.
Oct 27, 2025
Astronomers detect radio signals from a rare Halley-type comet first seen in 1812
The observation was made using the Tianma Radio Telescope located in Shanghai, China.
Oct 27, 2025
Jupiter's early growth reshaped the solar system and delayed the birth of Earth's rocky building blocks
A study resolves a longstanding paradox by showing that Jupiter's powerful gravitational influence carved distinct rings and gaps into the nascent solar system's disk.
Oct 25, 2025
How to watch comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) this week — while it’s still visible from Earth
As of today, October 24, Comet Lemmon is positioned within the constellation Boötes.
Oct 24, 2025
Is comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) still visible from Earth? Here’s how to spot it this week
Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN), confirmed via the SOHO SWAN camera last month, reached its closest approach to Earth on October 20.
Oct 24, 2025
Habitable 'super-Earth' discovered less than 20 light-years away, fueling search for alien life
The rocky exoplanet GJ 251 c, estimated to be nearly four times the mass of Earth, has been classified as a 'super-Earth.'
Oct 24, 2025
SpaceX marks its 139th launch of the year with SpainSat NG II mission from Cape Canaveral
The mission deployed the 2nd and final satellite, completing the Spainsat Next Generation (NG) network for the Spanish Ministry of Defense.
Oct 24, 2025
Giant 'jet' of material detected on interstellar object 3I/ATLAS aiming at the Sun
Captured at the Teide Observatory in Spain's Canary Islands, the composite image was created by stacking 159 separate 50-second exposures.
Oct 24, 2025
Northern Taurids meteor shower has begun: How to watch it and other October meteors lighting up the sky
The active meteor season, which began in September, is set to continue lighting up the night sky till November.
Oct 23, 2025
Where is interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS now: Current visibility and position on October 23
Despite widespread anticipation that the object would be completely obscured from view as it passed behind the Sun, an amateur astronomer tracked it.
Oct 23, 2025
Astronomers break down the truth behind Earth's 'second moon' expected to hang around our planet until 2083
An asteroid, designated 2025 PN7, has effectively become a long-term 'quasi-moon' to Earth.
Oct 23, 2025
Astronomers find second-fastest asteroid that poses 'uncomfortable' proximity to Earth
Astronomers are highly interested in the new asteroid 2025 SC79, which is notable for both its exceptionally fast orbit and its position in our planet's vicinity.
Oct 23, 2025
Moon dust collected by Chang'e 6 reveals water rich asteroids were common in the early solar system
Retrieved in June 2024, the lunar dust holds rare meteorite relics that give scientists an unfiltered view of the bombardment that shaped the early Earth and Moon.
Oct 23, 2025
One of the biggest and brightest SAR arcs in years lights up skies from the U.S. to Europe
Unexpectedly intense, the brilliant celestial display emerged during a routine G2-class geomagnetic storm that was initiated by a passing Coronal Mass Ejection (CME).
Oct 22, 2025
Solar storm temporarily rips apart comet Lemmon's tail in rare celestial spectacle
A long-overdue solar blast struck, delivering a powerful hit to Earth and the newly discovered Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6), causing a dramatic, though temporary, separation of the comet's tail.
Oct 22, 2025