As the monsoons recede and temperatures drop across Maharashtra, the stargazing season in India comes alive again. Winter offers some of the clearest and most stable skies of the entire year making the early winter the absolute best time for skygazing. Beyond the bright constellations like Orion and Taurus, winter…

August’s total solar eclipse may be hard to top, but September still has plenty of astronomical events in store. Throughout the month, several planets will line up with the Moon, and Venus will reach a point when it shines at its brightest. September also brings the arrival of autumn in…

Social media claims about a “once-in-a-lifetime” six-planet alignment on 28th February are exaggerated. While multiple planets are present, only a few are easily visible. This Planet Parade is a perspective-based grouping, not a rare cosmic event, and realistic expectations make stargazing more rewarding.