James Webb Space Telescope reveals first exoplanet with ‘sand rain’ and a growing ‘sandcastle’ companion, redefining planetary evolution | – The Times of India

James Webb Space Telescope reveals first exoplanet with ‘sand rain’ and a growing ‘sandcastle’ companion, redefining planetary evolution | – The Times of India

NASA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered something incredible. A far-off planetary system with gas giants that are packed with coarse silica, which is a space sand. The YSES-1 system, which surrounds a young star 300 light-years from Earth, consists of two planets, YSES-1 b and YSES-1 c, both of which have atmospheric sand…

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June 2025 stargazing: NASA highlights rare glimpse of Milky Way’s glowing core, planetary alignments and more; here’s how to watch | – The Times of India

June 2025 stargazing: NASA highlights rare glimpse of Milky Way’s glowing core, planetary alignments and more; here’s how to watch | – The Times of India

This June 2025 offers a rare celestial opportunity to witness the Milky Way’s brilliant core, the dense heart of our galaxy. Visible from evening until dawn, this spectacular view is best enjoyed in dark locations free from light pollution. The timing coincides with favourable moon phases, allowing for clearer and more detailed observations. Alongside this…

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Planetary parade 2025: When and where to witness this in India | India News – The Times of India

Planetary parade 2025: When and where to witness this in India | India News – The Times of India

Skywatchers are in for a celestial treat as six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—align in a rare astronomical phenomenon. This spectacular display will be visible from January 21 to January 31.An official told the news agency PTI, that Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, creating a stunning…

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Planet Parade 2025: How the six planetary alignments impact your zodiac signs

Planet Parade 2025: How the six planetary alignments impact your zodiac signs

The planetary parade of 2025, which includes the alignment of planets such as Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn, will bring unique opportunities for growth, transformation, and positive change for each zodiac sign. However, some zodiac signs will be luckier than others, benefiting from the harmonious alignment and powerful energies of this rare celestial…

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Pluto’s ‘kiss and capture’ of its largest moon Charon 4.5 billion years ago could change how we teach about moons and planetary systems in US schools – Times of India

Pluto’s ‘kiss and capture’ of its largest moon Charon 4.5 billion years ago could change how we teach about moons and planetary systems in US schools – Times of India

New discovery on Pluto’s moon Charon challenges moon formation theories in US classrooms. (Getty Images) A groundbreaking theory about the origins of Pluto’s largest moon, Charon, could change the way we teach about moons and planetary systems in U.S. classrooms. A new study suggests that 4.5 billion years ago, Pluto and Charon experienced a “kiss…

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