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
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.
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).
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb calls on NASA to release scientific data on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Four weeks after its acquisition on October 2–3, 2025, the vital MRO HiRISE data remains inaccessible to researchers.
Moon meets Saturn and Neptune on November 1-2—here's when and how to watch
Since the Moon is approaching its full phase, its nightly journey promises excellent naked-eye stargazing, inviting sky-watchers to simply look up this weekend.