News from the Cosmos

A detailed look into cometary dynamics, observational techniques, and what to expect in the sky for April 2026, from the experts at StarGazing India.

An essential guide for the 2026 Messier Marathon, from the history of Messier's 'comet imposters' to a tactical plan for observing all 110 deep-sky objects in one night.

Your complete guide to the must-see celestial events of January 2026, including Jupiter at opposition, the Quadrantid meteor shower, and a Wolf Supermoon.

Join Stargazing India for an exclusive, free 11-day astronomy crash course and internship at the Mandvi Beach Festival from December 21-31, 2025.

An exhaustive guide to the 2025 Geminid meteor shower, covering its science, observation strategy for India, and astrophotography tips from StarGazing India.

A stargazer’s guide to the Indian night sky in December 2025, covering a supermoon, the Geminid meteor shower, and planetary alignments.

A guide to watching the 2025 Orionid meteor shower, the cosmic legacy of Halley's Comet, with perfect viewing conditions this year.

A complete guide to the celestial events of October 2025, including a Supermoon, the Orionid meteor shower, and exceptional views of the outer planets.

Your guide to the October 2025 night sky in India, featuring comets, a supermoon, the Orionid meteor shower, and planetary alignments. Join StarGazing India for events!

On the night of September 7–8, 2025, the Moon will enter Earth's shadow, creating a dramatic and rare event: a Total Lunar Eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon.

Explore the Summer Triangle and the mysteries of Deneb, one of the most distant stars visible to the naked eye, and learn why its distance is so crucial for astronomers.

Zero Shadow Day is a unique astronomical event when the Sun is exactly overhead and vertical objects cast no shadow. StarGazing India witnessed this rare phenomenon in Ahmedabad.

Between June 8th and 16th, 2024, several places across Kachchh, Gujarat will witness a rare astronomical phenomenon known as Zero Shadow Day.

An overview of the Annular Solar Eclipse of June 10, 2021, also known as the 'Ring of Fire' eclipse, and its scientific significance.

Discover how Kachchh, Gujarat, is becoming a premier destination for astro-tourism, blending its unique landscape with the wonders of the night sky.

The Partial Lunar Eclipse of August 7, 2017, was the only visible lunar eclipse of the year for India. Astronomy enthusiasts across Gujarat and the country awaited this rare celestial phenomenon with great excitement, as it provided both an opportunity for scientific observation and cultural reflection.

Over 1,000 students and enthusiasts participated in observing the rare Zero Shadow Day across Kutch in June 2017, an event organized by the Kutch Astronomy Club.

An explanation of why the lunar month of Jyeshtha was the shortest in 2017, linking celestial mechanics to the Hindu calendar.

Explore the celestial event of the Moon's conjunction with Aldebaran (Rohini), blending ancient myth with modern astronomical observation.