Celestial events

Partial solar eclipse to grace the skies on February 15 – All you need to know

This event comes just days after the rare super blue blood moon that took place on January 31 and is also the second solar eclipse in six months.

Feb 14, 2018, 11:31 AM IST

Jupiter and Venus give sky-gazers a treat as they meet – See pics

They were visible to the naked eye across the UK and countries in the mid-northern latitudes, including parts of the US.

Nov 13, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

August 21 total solar eclipse: Scientists to be on the look-out for sunspots

Sunspots are the primary generator of solar flares, the sudden, powerful blasts of electromagnetic radiation and charged particles that burst into space during explosions on the Sun's surface. 

Aug 20, 2017, 09:34 AM IST

August 21 total solar eclipse: Space India to bring the celestial event to Indian space enthusiasts! - Here's how

 While people in the US are buzzing with excitement over the eclipse, sky gazers and space enthusiasts in India are quite disappointed about not being able to witness such a rare phenomenon.

Aug 13, 2017, 15:45 PM IST

Perseid meteor shower to dazzle skies as it peaks this weekend! - When, where and how to view it

The shower will peak around 1:00 pm EDT on August 12, which means that the night before and the night after will both have good rates.

Aug 12, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

August 7 lunar eclipse: When moon, sun and Earth almost became one – Check out the mesmerising view!

 The penumbral part of the lunar eclipse, which is difficult to discern, began at 9:20 pm, while the partial phase began at 10:52 pm.

Aug 08, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

Save the date: Lunar eclipse to grace Indian skies on August 7

A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon align in an almost straight line.

Aug 04, 2017, 08:26 AM IST

Leonid meteor shower to grace the night skies this week! - All you need to know

 The night sky is about to put on an amazing show for you come November 17 and 18, the Leonid meteor shower is all set to brighten up the skies.

Nov 15, 2016, 19:27 PM IST