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Webb Telescope Reveals Weather Patterns on Exoplanet Why in the News ? Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have successfully mapped weather patterns on WASP-94A b, a giant exoplanet located about 700 light-years away, providing unprecedented insights into atmospheric processes on distant worlds beyond our Solar System. Groundbreaking Discovery on a Distant Exoplanet …
Read MoreSMILE Mission Studies Earth’s Shield Against Solar Storms Why in the News ? The joint Europe-China SMILE mission is set to launch aboard the Vega-C rocket to study how Earth’s magnetosphere protects the planet from harmful solar winds and dangerous space weather events. International Cooperation Framework The SMILE mission represents a landmark example of international …
Read MoreSMILE Mission To Decode Dangerous Solar Storms Why in the News ? A joint mission by the European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences is set to launch the SMILE spacecraft to study how Earth’s magnetic shield protects the planet from intense solar winds and harmful space weather events. SMILE Mission and Scientific …
Read MoreWolf Supermoon Combines Folklore With Lunar Astronomy Why in the News ? The January 2026 Wolf Supermoon peaked on January 2, drawing attention as it combined a traditional full moon name with a supermoon event, offering an opportunity to understand the blend of folklore, astronomy, and visual perception. What Is A Wolf Supermoon? A Wolf …
Read MoreSuperkilonova: A Rare Double-Explosion Cosmic Phenomenon Why in the News? Astronomers, including scientists from IIT-Bombay and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, have reported evidence of a rare cosmic event called a superkilonova, observed 1.3 billion lightyears away, combining features of both a supernova and a kilonova. This discovery prompts considerations about the environmental impact of …
Read MoreNASA Discovers Lemon-Shaped Gas Giant Exoplanet Why in the News? NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope discovered a uniquely shaped exoplanet, PSR J2322-2650b, over 2,000 light-years away. Its lemon-like stretched form, helium-carbon atmosphere, and orbit around a pulsar make it the most unusual planet observed to date. This discovery highlights the importance of space exploration in …
Read MoreAditya-L1 Uncovers Mystery Behind Unusual Solar Storm Why in the News? India’s Aditya-L1 mission, in collaboration with six U.S. satellites, has revealed the reason behind the unusually strong May 2024 solar storm, showing that a rare CME–CME collision triggered massive magnetic reconnection, amplifying the storm’s impact on Earth. This discovery highlights the importance of space …
Read MoreFirst Ever Coronal Mass Ejection Seen Externally Why in the News? Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a coronal mass ejection (CME) on a star other than the Sun. Using the LOFAR telescope network, researchers observed a massive explosion on a distant red dwarf, raising new questions about planetary habitability and potential impacts on …
Read MoreRare Earth Hypothesis: Revisiting Life’s Cosmic Uniqueness Why in the News? Recent findings from the Kepler and James Webb Space Telescopes have revived interest in the Rare Earth Hypothesis, suggesting that while earth-sized planets in habitable zones are common, the exact conditions needed for complex life remain exceptionally rare and difficult to replicate. This renewed …
Read MoreChandrayaan-2 Observes Sun’s CMEs Impact Moon Why in News? ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 orbiter has for the first time directly observed the effect of Solar Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) on the Moon’s exosphere, enhancing understanding of lunar space weather, atom liberation, and implications for future lunar missions and human habitats. This groundbreaking research draws parallels to Earth’s …
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