Passant Rabie
Passant Rabie is a space writer at Inverse, where she guides readers through the mysteries of the local universe. She covers ongoing missions to distant planets and beyond, and breaks down recent discoveries in the world of astrophysics and the latest in ongoing space news.
Passant is is an award-winning journalist from Cairo, Egypt, who relocated to New York to pursue a master's degree in science journalism at New York University. Her interest in astrophysics stems from the many existential questions that live rent-free in her head. But when she's not weighed down by the vast emptiness of space, she enjoys biking, worshipping cats, and learning Beyonce's choreography.
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot extends deeper beneath Jupiter's clouds than we ever thought
The Great Red Spot is causing fluctuations in the planet's gravitational field.
The 6 spookiest planets of the cosmos
These worlds will make you grateful for Earth.
Alien signals from Proxima Centauri? What a year of detective work reveals
This case may be closed, but it lead to new ways to find alien life.
You need to see the brightest planet at its most luminous this month
Venus will shine extra bright at its greatest elongation.
Here's how scientists figured out the age of the universe
It took some cosmic detective work.
Finding this cosmic phenomenon could unlock mysteries of the ancient universe
Low frequency gravitational waves could unlock the secrets of the ancient universe.
Look: NASA photo reveals unusual supernova event
The supernova remanent is located about 19,600 light years away from Earth.
How to view the best celestial objects during a New Moon
It's the perfect opportunity for a little sky gazing.
To find out what an exoplanet is made of, look to its star
This could help scientists find habitable exoplanets.
Can we use the Sun to find aliens? Scientists propose a relativity trick
Earth may be able to build a relay system around the Sun.
Stardust embedded in ancient meteorite tells the origin story of the Sun
These stars were the building blocks of our Solar System.
Why this unexpected time is the best time for stargazing
Some celestial events are best viewed in the twilight.
One overlooked source could help scientists discover alien civilizations
Time to take a leaf out of James Bond’s spycraft book.
Orionid meteor shower: How to watch the most spectacular light show in October
The meteor shower originates from this very familiar comet.
A new meteor shower? Why this unique cosmic phenomenon was possible
A unique opportunity presented itself this October.
You need to see this mysterious planet shine bright in October
Mercury will be at its greatest western elongation on October 25.
Mars images reveal where Perseverance should look for ancient life
“This is what we came to search for.”
Why this cosmic phenomenon means NASA can't communicate with Mars
The Red Planet is about to hide behind the Sun.
These cosmic megastructures could be a giveaway for intelligent alien life
A team of researchers is on the hunt for advanced alien civilizations in the Milky Way.
This could be the plant that sustains early Mars colonies
Martian soil needs a little bacteria to house plants.
