Introduction For centuries, women have looked to the cosmos with curiosity and determination, striving to unlock its secrets. In spite of numerous obstacles, they have contributed to our knowledge of the universe and have been instrumental in space exploration. From ancient astronomers who carefully charted the universe to astronauts who have traveled outside our world, their… Read More »Women Pioneers in Space
2 December Pheonicid meteor shower will be active from 28th November to 9th December. It will produce at its peak rate of meteors on around 2nd December. The Pheonicid meteor shower radiant point lies in… Read More »Astronomical Events-December 2021
5 November Uranus at opposition Uranus will lie opposite to the sun in the sky. We will able to find Uranus in the constellation Aries. It also makes it closest approach to the earth known… Read More »Astronomical Events-November 2021
5 October October camelopardalid meteor shower The October camelopardalid meteor shower will be active from 5 October to 6 October. It will produce its peak rate on around 5 October. The radiant point of this… Read More »Astronomical Events-October 2021
1 September Aurigid Meteor shower The Aurigid meteor shower will be active from 28th of august to 5th of September. It is expected to reach its peak rate on around 1st September. The radiant point… Read More »Astronomical Events-September 2021
1 Aug Mercury at superior solar conjunction Planet mercury will pass close to the sun. During this closest approach, mercury will appear at a separation of only 1 degree 41 minutes separation from the sun.… Read More »Astronomical Events-August 2021
3 July Close approach of Venus and M44 M44 is open cluster. It is also known as Beehive cluster. The Venus and M44 will make a close approach towards each other. The distance between them… Read More »Astronomical Events-July 2021
1 June Conjunction of moon and Jupiter, close approach of moon and Jupiter The moon and Jupiter will be in the constellation Aquarius. The both the object will share same right ascension. From Mumbai, the… Read More »Astronomical Events-June 2021
4 May Close approach of the moon and Saturn The moon and Saturn will make a close approach. They are passing within 4 Degree 02 minute of each other. The moon and Saturn will lie… Read More »Astronomical Events-May 2021