Wolf 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 […]
Superkilonova: 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 […]
Niger Probes Auction of Rare Martian Meteorite
Why in the News? A 24.5 kg Martian meteorite named NWA 16788, discovered in Niger in 2023, was auctioned at Sotheby’s for $4.3 million. The Niger government questions the legality […]