Bhopal, December 4 (Udaipur Kiran) – Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a special celestial treat tonight as Thursday brings this year’s final full moon, which will appear as a supermoon. The moon will look relatively larger and more luminous in the night sky and can be observed glowing throughout the night. National Award-winning science communicator […]
The December Full Moon, or the Cold Moon, arrives as a soft reset. An invitation to clear the year’s emotional clutter and plant fresh intentions before stepping into 2026. Each zodiac sign receives a unique doorway to manifest something meaningful, whether in love, career, money or inner peace. Astrologer Neeraj Dhankher offers manifestation tips to […]
Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, has become central to research on how small worlds form and evolve in the outer Solar System. The pair orbits a shared centre of mass that lies outside Pluto’s surface, a feature that sets the system apart from typical planet and moon relationships. This distinctive arrangement has raised long standing questions […]
Long-duration space missions to the Moon or Mars present one of humanity’s greatest scientific and logistical challenges: how to ensure astronauts receive a sustainable and nutritious food supply without relying on resupply missions from Earth. Traditional storage-based solutions are not viable for journeys spanning years, while cultivating food in microgravity has yet to prove efficient […]
For billions of years, the Moon has been Earth’s steadfast companion, influencing tides, stabilising our planet’s tilt, and shaping the evolution of life. Yet precise laser measurements reveal an astonishing truth: the Moon is drifting away from Earth by about 3.8 centimetres each year. This seemingly minor movement is, in fact, a window into the […]
On the night of 6 November 2025, sky-watchers will be treated to one of the most striking celestial events of the year. The November supermoon, often called the Beaver Moon, will be the closest full moon of 2025, appearing noticeably larger and brighter than any other moon this year. This extraordinary alignment occurs when the […]
The growing precision of space observation has placed planetary defence at the centre of contemporary astrophysics. Among emerging candidates for mitigation planning, asteroid 2024 YR4 has prompted renewed attention to the role of nuclear disruption as a viable last-resort option against potential celestial collisions. Discovered in December 2024, this near-Earth asteroid follows an orbit that […]
Three spectacular supermoons and meteor showers will illuminate the UAE’s night skies from October to December 2025/Representative Image As 2025 draws to a close, residents of the UAE have an extraordinary celestial lineup to look forward to. From the giant Harvest Moon lighting up October skies alongside Saturn and Jupiter, to three consecutive supermoons and […]
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) Let the first hour of the day set the rhythm for the rest. Wake up early, pour yourself a glass of warm water, and set a very simple intention. Let your phone be silent as you either breathe deeply or jot down a short prayer. Pick a principal focus and a […]
UAE confirms Ramadan 2026 begins February 19, with moon-sighting committees uniting faith, tradition, and astronomy for the holy month /representation of AI The UAE has officially confirmed that Ramadan 2026 will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following the successful sighting of the new crescent moon. Astronomers and moon-sighting committees across the Emirates observed the […]
