India’s first astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, inspired over 1,200 students at the Goa Book Festival 2026 with stories of space, resilience and purpose, as Day 3 unfolded with thought-provoking sessions on history, language, literature, cinema and culture.
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Rare Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Makes Closest Approach to Earth on December 19
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study material formed around another star system. Discovered in July, it is only the third confirmed interstellar object ever observed passing through our solar system.
Earth to Rotate Faster Than Usual on Select Dates in 2025, Making Days Slightly Shorter
On July 9, July 22, and August 5, 2025, the Earth will rotate slightly faster than usual, making each day just a tiny bit shorter than the standard 24 hours. This rare astronomical phenomenon is influenced by the Moon’s position and gravitational interactions.
