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.
Missed the Draconid meteor shower peak? You can still catch the spectacle for a few nights after
Viewing conditions this year were heavily compromised because the shower's peak activity coincided with the residual brightness of October's Supermoon.
Oct 9, 2025
Scientists discover how black holes acquired 'squashed' orbits just before the merger
The merger, officially labeled GW200208_222617, was registered by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) and the European Virgo detector.
Oct 9, 2025
Orionid meteor shower to light up the sky at its peak on October 21—when and how to watch
The Orionid meteor shower occurs every October when Earth intercepts and collides with the stream of debris left behind by Halley's Comet.
Oct 8, 2025
Astrophysicist explains how Mars Orbiters captured closest view of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Astrophysicist Avi Loeb confirmed the CaSSIS image of 3I/ATLAS, a 'fuzzy ball of light,' is consistent with prior Hubble Space Telescope observations.
Oct 8, 2025
Blue Origin's New Shepard prepares for its 15th space tourism launch lifting off on October 8
The NS-36 crew includes five identified passengers: Jeff Elgin, Danna Karagussova, Dr. Clint Kelly III, Aaron Newman, and Vitalii Ostrovsky with a sixth individual whose identity remains confidential.
Oct 8, 2025
MIT scientists now suggest 'ghost particle' detected in Italy may be remnant of an ancient dying black hole
On February 13, 2023, the KM3NeT underwater telescope registered the high-energy 'ghost particle.'
Oct 8, 2025
3I/ATLAS reveals first-ever ultraviolet clue to water in an interstellar comet in historic discovery
The detection, made by NASA’s Swift Observatory, provides the first-ever opportunity to put an interstellar comet on the same chemical scale as objects in our solar system.
Oct 8, 2025
Moon phases 2025: When is the next full moon?
A Full Moon occurs when the moon is positioned precisely opposite the Sun as viewed from the Earth, with the Earth situated between the two.
Oct 7, 2025
Juno captures most detailed imagery ever of Jupiter's moon Io, solar system's most volcanically active body
The JunoCam instrument captured these images from just 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) above Io, providing scientists with unprecedented views of the moon.
Oct 7, 2025
In pics: October Harvest Moon captivates skywatchers around the world
The rare Harvest Supermoon of October 2025 appeared larger and brighter than usual.
Oct 7, 2025
SpaceX's 90th Starlink launch of 2025 sends 28 satellites to orbit from Cape Canaveral
The mission launched from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 2:46 a.m. Eastern Time.
Oct 7, 2025
Scientist explains the stripe in the new image of 3I/ATLAS from NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover
On October 4, 2025, the Perseverance rover's Navcam captured an image of 3I/ATLAS revealing a bright streak that was significantly elongated.
Oct 7, 2025
Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) is easily visible in the evening sky this week—here's how to locate it
Comet Lemmon's optimal visibility window is currently shifting and remains dynamic, particularly for observers in the Northern Hemisphere.
Oct 6, 2025
Draconid meteor shower 2025: Easy watching tips from NASA
The meteor shower's radiant point is located in the northern sky near the constellation Draco the Dragon.
Oct 6, 2025
October's Harvest Moon kicks off the 2025 supermoon series
A supermoon occurs when the moon, during either its full or new phase, simultaneously reaches perigee, the closest point to Earth.
Oct 6, 2025
First supermoon of 2025 to light up the sky today—when to spot it in its full glory
Tonight's lunar display is projected to be exceptionally vivid, with the moon appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than an average full moon.
Oct 6, 2025
Moon phases October 2025: Is there a full moon tonight?
Tonight's skywatching is significantly enhanced by a key astronomical phenomenon: the moon's arrival as a Supermoon.
Oct 6, 2025
NASA's James Webb captures sharpest-ever view of M87 supermassive black hole jet
The M87 galaxy's colossal one-sided jet, initially detected over a century ago, has become a 'prime laboratory' for scientists seeking to understand Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN).
Oct 3, 2025
Camelopardalid meteor shower 2025: When and how to see it this week
Despite the peak, observers will likely see a meager rate of just five meteors per hour because the bright moonlight is expected to wash out all but the most luminous streaks.
Oct 3, 2025
Astronomers discover the most distant and most powerful 'odd radio circle' known to date
These curious rings, gigantic and faint radio emissions surrounding galaxies, are a newly recognized astronomical phenomenon first detected only six years ago.
Oct 3, 2025