HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - The Untold Story

A 'lost planet' may have given Jupiter and Uranus their moons

New research suggests the moons of Jupiter and Uranus may hint that our planetary neighborhood once had a third ice giant.

Space · May 29

How to catch the perfect full moonrise — just in time for the Blue Moon show on May 30

A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you'll miss its magic. Here's how to plan it precisely.

Space · May 28

Controversial 'JuMBO' planets discovered by James Webb telescope may not be an illusion after all

Two pairs of "rogue" Jupiter-size, planet-like objects have been found in a large star-forming region in the Milky Way, a new study claims. The findings suggest the weird objects actually do exist, and are not an illusion.

LiveScience · May 28

Blue Moon alert: A rare full moon will glow orange after sunset this week — Here’s the best time to watch

Skywatchers are preparing for one of 2026’s most beautiful lunar events as a rare Blue Moon rises alongside bright stars and planets. Even though Blue Moons do not actually appear blue, they continue to capture public fascination because of their rarity and unique timing.

The Economic Times · May 25

The solar system's largest moon may be heating up — offering clues to its mysterious origins

The largest moon in the solar system — Jupiter’s Ganymede — has a unique and inexplicable magnetic field. New research could finally explain it: the moon is heating up.

LiveScience · May 25

Titagarh, Jupiter Wagons shares rally up to 10% amid reports of Rs 40,000 crore order from Indian Railways

Railway stocks surged up to 10% on Monday. Indian Railways is preparing a large tender for one lakh freight wagons. This procurement is expected over the next three to four years. The tender could be worth Rs 40,000 crore. This news boosts companies like Jupiter Wagons, Titagarh Rail Systems, and…

The Economic Times · May 25

45 Years Ago, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Gem Revived A Long-Dead Genre

'Outland' was more than just a loose sci-fi remake of 'High Noon,' it proved that the space western was here to stay.

Inverse · May 22

Scientists thought Jupiter's moon Europa was ejecting water. Now they're not so sure

"The evidence for water vapor plumes on Europa isn’t as strong as we first understood it."

Space · May 22

Planet Parade this weekend: How to see Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury shine together after sunset

Planetary alignments continue to capture public fascination because they make astronomy feel approachable and easy to experience. Unlike distant deep-space events that require telescopes or specialized equipment, bright planets can often be spotted with the naked eye from suburban backyards, rooftops and public parks.

The Economic Times · May 22

This exoplanet weather forecast by the James Webb Space Telescope calls for sandy skies and a clear (alien) sunset

Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have witnessed a cloudy morning dissipating to leave a clear sky by dusk on a distant hot Jupiter.

Space · May 21