This striking image captures the Moon during the September 7th lunar eclipse as seen from Mohali, Punjab, India. The Earth’s shadow paints the lunar surface in deep red hues, a result of sunlight scattering through Earth’s atmosphere and refracting into the umbra. At the same time, the brilliant glare of the uneclipsed portion creates a dramatic contrast, emphasizing the geometry of the event.

Lunar eclipses are visible to anyone on the night side of Earth when they occur, making them one of the most accessible celestial spectacles. Unlike solar eclipses, they can be safely viewed with the naked eye, connecting observers across continents under the same reddish glow of Earth’s shadow.

In the rarefied high-altitude air of Ladakh’s Tso Kar region, the winter Milky Way stretches in a dazzling arc across the night sky. Prominent dark dust lanes weave through the galactic bulge, while brilliant star clouds and nebulae mark the dense core. Below, a vivid green and yellow airglow blankets the horizon — a faint, continuous emission from atmospheric oxygen and other molecules energized by solar ultraviolet radiation earlier in the day.

Airglow, unlike aurorae, occurs globally and year-round, its subtle light ensuring that the night sky is never completely dark. This panorama captures both the grandeur of the galaxy and the restless chemistry of Earth’s upper atmosphere in a single frame, revealing a landscape where terrestrial and cosmic phenomena meet.

In a mesmerizing display of celestial motion, star trails adorn the night sky over Pangong Lake, casting their radiant arcs against the tranquil waters below. Situated amidst the rugged terrain of the Himalayas, Pangong Lake serves as a pristine canvas for capturing the timeless dance of the cosmos.

The concentric trails of stars, painted by Earth's rotation, weave a tapestry of light that reflects the eternal rhythm of the universe. Against the backdrop of Pangong's serene waters, this celestial spectacle evokes a profound sense of wonder and awe, inviting contemplation of the boundless mysteries that lie beyond the confines of our world.