A rare celestial event will take place on May 31, 2026, when the second full moon of the month — commonly known as a “Blue Moon” — will appear in the night sky. The first full moon of May was seen on May 1, while the second is scheduled to rise on the final day […]
ASTRONOMY
NASA unveils telescope to map the universe
NASA has unveiled its latest space observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which aims to create a detailed “atlas of the universe” and unlock some of the biggest mysteries in astronomy. Read More: NASA all set to launch world’s most powerful space telescope today The telescope was presented at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland and […]
DESI creates largest-ever 3D map of the universe
WASHINGTON: The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has produced the largest high-resolution 3D map of the universe to date, offering scientists an unprecedented dataset to study the structure and expansion of the cosmos. Read More: 5,000 Locally Assembled Units by Nishat Group and Omoda & Jaecoo Over a five-year observation period, DESI recorded data from […]
Astronomers find magma-covered exoplanet with toxic atmosphere
Astronomers have identified an extraordinary exoplanet in a nearby region of the Milky Way, revealing a hostile world dominated by a vast ocean of molten rock and a toxic, sulfur-rich atmosphere. Read More: Astronomers witness birth of a solar system The planet, L 98-59 d, lies about 34 light-years from Earth in the Volans constellation and […]
Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Moon in 2032, scientists warn of massive impact
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: An asteroid that once posed a threat to Earth, 2024 YR4, now has a potential to collide with the Moon in 2032, scientists have warned, calling it a rare opportunity to study the effects of a high-energy lunar impact. Read More: Moon May Hold Hidden Treasure, Scientists Say According to a new study, “Observation Timelines […]
NASA images offer glimpse into the eventual fate of our solar system
NASA has released striking new images that provide a rare preview of how our solar system could end billions of years from now, offering scientists and the public a glimpse into the Sun’s distant future. Read More: NASA set to journey to a metal-rich asteroid According to the US space agency, the visuals capture the Helix […]
James Webb telescope detects most distant supernova ever observed
Astronomers have observed the most distant supernova ever recorded, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to peer deep into the early universe and uncover the explosive death of a massive star that occurred more than 13 billion years ago. Read More: James Webb telescope spots its first exoplanet in deep space According to an international […]
Last supermoon of 2025 to dazzle skies over Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The final supermoon of 2025, known as the Cold Moon, is set to illuminate skies across Pakistan tonight and tomorrow night, according to Radio Pakistan. Suparco, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, confirmed that this event marks the third consecutive supermoon of the year. Read More: Supermoon: Dec’s cold moon to shine […]
NASA to release images of ancient interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
WASHINGTON: NASA is preparing to release new images of 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object determined to be a comet likely older than our solar system. First detected in July by the ATLAS telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, astronomers have tracked its unusual trajectory, which indicates it is passing through the solar system from a distant origin. […]
November 2025’s brightest supermoon this week
As November begins, stargazers around the world are in for a celestial spectacle — the Full Beaver Moon, which will be 2025’s brightest supermoon, according to NASA. The lunar display will reach its peak on Wednesday, November 5, at 8:19 a.m. EST, and remain visible through Thursday, November 6. Although the exact moment of full […]