Reveals the week’s most magical moments in the cosmos
Highlights of September 2025
Hubble and Webb showcase the Pillars of Creation
Pillars of Creation is a star-forming region in Eagle Nebula. At left, Hubble’s visible-light view shows darker thick layers of dust. Webb’s near-infrared image at right shows more of the stars
Highlights of August 2025
First Quarter Moon
A week after the New Moon, the First Quarter Moon displays half its disk with prominent features like Mare Imbrium and the Apennines. Through a telescope, crater rims, peaks, and fleeting sights like the Lunar X and V become visible.
Astronomical Events for August
The Astronomical Events Calendar for August highlights the month’s most spectacular celestial happenings, from meteor showers to planetary alignments.
The Great Orion Nebula from Thar
This image of the Orion Nebula (M42) was captured with a Vaonis Stellina Smart Telescope from Gadi Ji Bhit, Mithi, Tharparkar.
Earth is moving around the Sun at about 107,000 km/h
At this speed, Earth covers 30 km every second yet we feel nothing because everything moves with us.