Astronomers have detected the first “heartbeat” of a newborn star within a cosmic explosion, revealing a rapidly spinning magnetar and reshaping the understanding of gamma-ray bursts.
Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) is brightening the October night sky, offering stargazers a rare chance to see its glowing tail. Here is how and when to watch it.
Astronomers have detected a million-solar-mass “blob of darkness” in a distant galaxy, possibly a rare dark matter clump shaping the cosmos unseen.
Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden and NASA have discovered an unexpected chemical interaction on Saturn’s moon Titan, offering new insights into prebiotic chemistry and potential pathways to life.
New X-ray observations reveal Betelgeuse’s mysterious companion is not a collapsed stellar remnant but a young, Sun-like F-type star orbiting the massive red supergiant.
Physicists proposed “beat” patterns in pulsar timing can reveal nanohertz gravitational wave sources, including supermassive black hole binaries.
Four coronal mass ejections from sunspot AR4246 are heading toward Earth, triggering auroras across northern skies and minor satellite or power disruptions.
New models show interplanetary solar tornadoes may trigger geomagnetic storms capable of disrupting satellites, electricity networks and global communications.
A recent study shows a sharp rise in satellites and debris in low Earth orbit, increasing the risk of collisions and space hazards.
During the 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse, scientists observed dramatic bird behaviour changes using citizen science and AI, revealing how sudden darkness affects species differently.
Europe’s first Mars rover, the Rosalind Franklin, is closer to launch as the Enfys instrument is sent from Aberystwyth University to Italy for testing.
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a surprising asteroid trail while observing a distant spiral galaxy 102 million light-years away.
NASA confirms four asteroids, ranging from car- to house-sized, will pass Earth safely on 13–14 October 2025, posing no threat.
Astronomers release first image of two supermassive black holes orbiting each other in quasar OJ287, provide evidence of binary black holes.
SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship Flight 11 from its Texas Starbase, to test engine restarts, heat shields and landing procedures ahead of future Mars missions.
California-based company Inversion introduced a reusable spacecraft, Arc, designed for rapid orbital cargo delivery anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
Experience the waning gibbous Moon passes near the Pleiades on 9 October 2025, this sky event is visible with binoculars through its bright glow.
NASA confirms 2025 TF passed just 266 miles above Earth on 1st October, highlighting the challenges of tracking small near-Earth objects.
Scientists from Goethe University, Frankfurt used advanced simulations to reveal how rotating black holes produce relativistic jets, highlighting magnetic reconnection and plasma behaviour in cosmic environments.
The Perseverance rover on Mars imaged 3I/ATLAS with its Right Navigation Camera (Navcam), this image assists both scientific observation and rover navigation across Martian terrain.
European Space Agency’s Gaia mission deciphers asteroid rotation patterns, revealing structural secrets and implications for planetary defence missions.
Skywatchers are in for a rare celestial spectacle as two bright comets, C/2025 R2 (SWAN) and C/2025 A6 (Lemmon), make their closest approach to Earth while the Orionid meteor shower peaks in October 2025.
Astronomers capture Eta Carinae’s rainbow spectrum, offering new insights into massive star evolution and extreme cosmic phenomena.
Married to Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon, Houston-born Anna Menon breaks barriers in commercial spaceflight and prepares for NASA’s Moon and Mars expeditions.
NASA confirms four near-Earth asteroids will pass Earth safely, measuring from bus to house-sized, with no impact risk on 5th October.