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All 7 planets align in a rare sighting, sky gazers capture ‘planetary parade’

This planetary parade or alignment would not occur again before 2040.

Updated on Mar 01, 2025 03:20 AM IST

Rare ‘planetary parade’: All 7 planets visible in sky for last time until 2040

This spectacular planetary parade offers a chance to see multiple planets together; ideal viewing conditions are recommended for the best experience.

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 08:03 PM IST

Seven planets to align: How to watch the 2025 planetary parade

The planets follow a visible path in the sky called the ecliptic, which shows their orbits from Earth's perspective.

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Updated on Feb 28, 2025 05:55 AM IST

Astronomers discover new ‘Super-Venus’ exoplanet redefining planetary science

Astronomers identified Enaiposha, a "Super-Venus" exoplanet 47 light-years away, challenging classifications with its dense atmosphere and unique traits.

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Published on Jan 27, 2025 11:59 AM IST

Planet Parade 2025 to be best visible today: When and how to watch?

According to experts, the planets will not be perfectly aligned in a straight line but are closely grouped on one side of the sun.

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Published on Jan 25, 2025 08:27 PM IST

Seven planets will align in the sky in February. What it means?

While Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune are already visible in the sky, Mercury will join them next month for just one night.

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Published on Jan 21, 2025 09:56 AM IST

Orbital: Read an exclusive excerpt from the Booker Prize-winning novel

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Updated on Dec 12, 2024 01:28 PM IST

Earth’s ‘mini-moon’ to depart after nearly two-month stay. What’s next?

For an asteroid to become a "mini-moon," it must approach Earth within approximately 2.8 million miles (4.5 million kilometres) and at a relatively slow speed of about 2,200 miles per hour (3,540 kilometres per hour). (Pic used for representation)

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Published on Nov 24, 2024 10:35 PM IST

‘Zombie star’ on Halloween: NASA reveal cosmic horror will awaken after 80 years

The 'zombie star' T Coronae Borealis is expected to explode soon, reappearing after 80 years as a captivating cosmic phenomenon.

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Published on Nov 01, 2024 11:31 AM IST

Stunning reason that stripped away water from Venus revealed?

A recent flyby of the planet Venus may have revealed why Venus lost its water.

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Updated on Apr 13, 2024 12:39 PM IST

NASA unveils probe bound for Jupiter's possibly life-sustaining moon

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Published on Apr 12, 2024 05:59 AM IST

Over the quasi-moon: What is Zoozve and how did it get its name?

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The poster depicting Zoozve that hangs in Latif Nasser’s home. It was created by artist Alex Foster. (Image: @latifnasser on X)

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Updated on Mar 15, 2024 10:18 PM IST

NASA's capsule with asteroid samples returns to Earth

This is NASA's first asteroid sample return mission.

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Updated on Sep 24, 2023 10:57 PM IST

When a camera takes a selfie, and reveals a star

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Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex taken by the NIRCam, which was released on the first anniversary of the James Webb Telescope on July 12, 2023.

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 04:39 PM IST

Chandrayaan-3 mission countdown begins tomorrow; India set to join elite group

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completes the 'launch rehearsal' for Chandrayaan-3, which will be launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, on July 14th. (ANI Photo)

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Published on Jul 12, 2023 11:10 PM IST

Watch: ‘Giant mirror’-like alien planet that ‘shouldn't exist’, discovered

An artist's impression of the exoplanet LTT9779b orbiting its host star, located 264 light years from Earth.

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Published on Jul 11, 2023 01:42 PM IST

In search of aliens, ESA set to launch JUICE mission to Jupiter. Know about it

Jupiter, the ‘king’ of the solar system in a pic by Nasa.

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Published on Apr 13, 2023 01:00 PM IST

NASA satellite captures 'smiling Sun'. Know the science behind it

The three dark patches that made the Sun ‘smiling’ are coronal holes- regions of open magnetic field line structures allowing solar wind to readily escape into space.

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Updated on Oct 28, 2022 08:49 PM IST

Fascinating animated video comparing Jupiter's size to other planets goes viral

Screengrab from the viral Twitter video that shows how much bigger Jupiter is, compared to planet Earth.

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Published on Apr 29, 2022 05:09 PM IST

How strong was this week's solar eruption? 'Earth may have dodged a bullet'

Giant solar eruption of February 15. (Photo: ESA's Solar Orbiter)

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Published on Feb 20, 2022 08:50 AM IST

Nasa spacecraft ‘touches’ the Sun. What this historic milestone means

The rocketship, called the Parker Solar Probe, successfully entered and flew through the Sun's upper atmosphere – the corona.

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Updated on Dec 15, 2021 12:27 PM IST

Saturn, Earth to come the closest today. Check time here

Saturn and Earth will be closest to each other at 11.30am Indian Standard Time (IST).

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Published on Aug 02, 2021 01:03 PM IST

Five planets were visible with naked eyes on Sunday

Jupiter, which the astronomer said would be the brightest object in the sky, will be close by Saturn in the western horizon and implored all people to enjoy the celestial spectacle. (representational image)

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Updated on Jul 19, 2020 02:46 PM IST

For the first time, astronomers witness birth of new planet around a distant star

This image shows the disc around the young AB Aurigae star, where ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) has spotted signs of planet birth.

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Updated on May 22, 2020 05:14 PM IST

Scientists discover ‘rare’ Super-Earth planet in centre of galaxy

This artists concept contrasts our familiar Earth with a Super-Earth planet known as 55 Cancri e.

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Updated on May 13, 2020 12:25 AM IST

640 light-years from Earth is an ‘ultra-hot giant planet’ where it ‘rains’ iron

The researchers said the ‘iron rain’ planet only ever shows one face -- its day side -- to its parent star, while its cooler night side remains in perpetual darkness (Image for representation).

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Updated on Mar 12, 2020 01:58 PM IST

Google marks Leap Day with a doodle

Google is celebrating Leap Day today with a doodle.

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Updated on Feb 29, 2020 07:37 AM IST

Astronomers found smallest dwarf planet in our solar system

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Updated on Nov 05, 2019 08:34 PM IST

‘Absolute surprise’, says scientist as Jupiter-like planet orbits little star

Jupitar-like planet observed orbiting a small star leaves the scientist in surprise

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Updated on Sep 27, 2019 05:11 PM IST

Watch | Chandrayaan 2 about to create history: The journey so far

India’s second Moon mission Chandrayaan-2 lifts off onboard GSLV Mk III-M1 launch vehicle from Satish Dhawan Space Center at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, Monday, July 22, 2019.

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Updated on Jun 26, 2020 06:26 PM IST

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