astronomical event

Rare Supermoon: Blue Moon Set To Illuminate The Sky; Everything You Need To Know

This Supermoon will be visible on August 19 and will appear full in the sky for three days. It is anticipated to be seen at 11:56 PM IST on Monday.

Aug 20, 2024, 11:15 AM IST

Rare astronomical event: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn to align in straight line this week after 1000 years

The alignment of three planets on one side of the Sun is very common and can be seen for many days in a year. Similarly, the alignment of four planets occurs once a year while that of five planets occurs once every nineteen years. The alignment of all eight planets occurs once in about 170 years. 

Apr 27, 2022, 10:40 AM IST

Mars Opposition on May 22, 2016: How to view as planet appears at its brightest in over a decade!

On Sunday, May 22, Mars, Earth and the sun will all line up, with Earth directly in the middle.

May 17, 2016, 14:25 PM IST

Missed Mercury's rare transit? Don't worry you can still watch it here!

The rare solar transit that that occurs just 13 times a century can be watched using magnification tools.

May 09, 2016, 16:35 PM IST

Mercury to make rare transit across the Sun today: How to watch it safely!

Mercury will begin its transit at 7:12 am EST (4:42 pm, India time) today and take about 7.5 hours to fully cross the face of the sun.

May 09, 2016, 08:52 AM IST

Skywatchers' delight: When and how to watch the dazzling Geminids meteor shower!

As Geminids meteor shower light up the sky in December, skywatchers around the globe have been treated to yet another stunning astronomical event this month.

Dec 14, 2015, 14:04 PM IST