As the US plans a long-duration mission to the Moon under the Artemis Programme, one of the biggest challenges that the scientists face is what astronauts will eat in space. This challenge has led researchers to explore whether crops can be grown directly using material present on the Moon.A recent study led by researchers from […]
Asteroids regularly pass through Earth’s cosmic neighbourhood, and most of them never attract public attention. Every so often, though, a newly discovered space rock sparks curiosity among scientists and space enthusiasts. That was the case with asteroid 2024 YR4, an object first detected in late 2024. Early calculations suggested it might pass unusually close to […]
NASA seeks cost-effective solution for the Artemis Moon mission with Boeing-Lockheed component (Image source: Canva) NASA is thinking about using a rocket part made by Boeing and Lockheed Martin for its next Moon mission because the costs of the Artemis program keep going up. Costs are going up, so NASA is looking into other ways […]
Why the Moon turns red during a total lunar eclipse It can be very dramatic when the Moon slowly gets darker and then turns a deep red. People have been afraid of this sight for hundreds of years. A lot of old cultures thought it was a sign of bad things to come. Science gives […]
The Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse occurring on March 3, 2026, is being described as one of the most powerful celestial events of 2026, both astrologically and scientifically. A US based astrologer and a former NASA scientist, Jill Brown, explains how this lunar eclipse of 2026 is going to affect your zodiac sign. This photograph shows […]
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow that darkens and reddens the lunar surface. This celestial event, a result of precise orbital alignment, happens only during a full moon when the three bodies align perfectly. Every now and then the Moon catches us off guard. You […]
Residents across the UAE and the wider region may witness a remarkable celestial event tonight, as the Ramazan moon is set to appear directly above the Holy Kaaba in Makkah.Astronomers from the Jeddah Astronomical Society, have announced that on February 28, 2026, the moon will be 87 to 89 per cent illuminated, making it bright […]
New Delhi, February 23: A lunar eclipse is a stunning astronomical event that occurs four to seven times a year. During this phenomenon, the Earth, Moon, and Sun align in a straight line. Due to the tilt of the Moon’s orbit compared to Earth’s orbit, a lunar eclipse does not happen every full moon, but […]
New Delhi, February 18, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) – The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramzan was sighted on Wednesday evening in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, signalling the start of the holy month. The first roza will be observed on Thursday, while Taraweeh prayers will begin in mosques after Isha prayers on Wednesday night. […]
Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting: When Does Fasting Begin Globally and Why Is Crescent Timimg Significant? Every year, millions of Muslims around the world eagerly await the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, a moment charged with spiritual, historical and community significance. Unlike most holidays governed by a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan follows […]
