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    Venus is a Morning Star and Mars meets the Lion's heart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 33:22


    Find out how to see bright planet Venus in the early morning before sunrise, and track the Red Planet Mars as it passes near Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo. Our new monthly version of Star Diary is hosted by Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Earth, aliens and astronomy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 24:05


    The search is on for life beyond Earth. Astrobiologist Penny Boston reveals what life on our own planet can tell us about extra-terrestrial life among the stars.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Flower Moon rises in full bloom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 20:33


    Meteor showers are always a great excuse to get out and do some stargazing.  Find out how to see them Eta Aquarids in the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    The Eta Aquarid meteor shower lights up the sky

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 21:00


    Meteor showers are always a great excuse to get out and do some stargazing.  Find out how to see them Eta Aquarids in the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Mars passes through the Beehive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 19:06


    The Red Planet passes through the star strewn field of the Beehive Cluster. Find out how to see them in the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Venus reaches its greatest brightness near the Moon (21 to 27 April)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 22:29


    The planet will appear its largest in the morning sky before teaming up with the Moon later in the week. Find out how to see them in the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Strange signals from the 'Eye of God'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 33:37


    Astronomer Martin Guerrero reveals the mysterious x-ray signals coming from the Eye of God Nebula, that could indicate a planet is being torn apart by a dying star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Two sparkling diamonds glisten in the night sky (14 to 20 April)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 18:37


    A pair of globular clusters will glitter across the night sky this week. Find out how to see them in the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    An asteroid passes through a Hamburger (Galaxy) (7 to 13 April 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 20:47


    Watch the asteroid Flora as at passes by the Hamburger Galaxy this week. Find out how to see it in the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    The Moon blots out the Pleiades (31 March to 6 April 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 18:43


    After creeping ever closer to the Seven Sisters star cluster, the crescent Moon will pass through the Seven Sisters star cluster this week. Discover how you can watch the stars as blink out one by one by listening to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Partial solar eclipse visible across the UK (24 to 30 March 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 23:07


    This week, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK. Find out how you can safely see the momentous occasion for yourself by listening to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Searching for life on alien planets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 29:33


    Are we alone? It's one of the humanity's fundamental questions. Could one of the 6,000 known exoplanets beyond our Solar System host an alien species? Lisa Kaltenegger has spent her career trying to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Moon passes the heart of the Scorpion (17 to 23 March 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 19:53


    The Moon brushes past the red star Antares, the heart of Scorpius. Make sure to catch them both by listening to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Can you see the Blood Moon? (10 to 16 March 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 18:36


    This week sees a total lunar eclipse turn the moon blood red as it passes over the US. Unfortunately, the UK will only catch the partial phase. To find out exactly what you can see, listen to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mars meets up with the Moon (3 to 9 March 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 21:45


    Mars passes right next to the Moon, while Mercury reaches its highest point in the sky. Make sure to catch them both by listening to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mercury returns to the evening skies (24 February to 2 March 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 19:43


    After a long absence Mercury returns to our evening skies, shining brightly in the twilight. To make sure to catch is return, listen to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Catch Saturn before it leaves our skies (17 to 23 February 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 20:16


    Saturn is about to disappear behind the Sun. Ensure you catch it before it leaves by listening to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript Chasing the ISS   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Webb uses space-bending gravity trick to discover distant stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 28:01


    Massive objects in space warp spacetime to the extent that they can act like cosmic magnifying glasses, allowing astronomers to get a better view of the deep cosmos. This technique, known as gravitational lensing, has been used by the James Webb Space Telescope to discover a group of stars that existed at a key stage in the evolution of the Universe.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Full Moon shines next to bright star, Regulus (10 to 16 February 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 23:16


    The Snow Moon lights up the night sky this week, accompanied by one of the brightest stars in the sky, Regulus. To find out how you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, tune in to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript How to enter the astronomy photographer of the year competition   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jupiter lies close to the Moon (3 to 9 February 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 23:00


     All of the planets (except Mercury) are up in the night sky at the moment, as the Moon passes close to the bright planet Jupiter. To find out how you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, tune in to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript Inferior and superior planets: what's the difference?   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The planets continue their parade across the sky (27 January to 2 February 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 20:18


    Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are all shining bright in the evening sky. To find out how you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, tune in to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript A Guide to Cassiopeia   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jupiter's shadow transit runs late (20 to 26 January 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 22:49


    Ganymede, the largest moon of Jupiter, will pass across the planet's face, but it will take another four hours for its shadow to follow suit. To find out why and how you can see the sight for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, tune in to the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript How to see the Horsehead Nebula   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    First zoomed-in image of a star beyond our galaxy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 25:18


    Astronomers have, for the first time ever, captured a close-up image of a star beyond our home Galaxy. WOH G64 is located 160,000 lightyears away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a small satellite galaxy of our own Milky Way. Astronomer Jacco van Loon reveals how the team captured the image, and why it's so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Full moon meets with Mars (13 to 19 December 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 19:36


    The bright Wolf Moon meets up with red Mars just days before the planet reaches opposition – when it lies directly opposite the Sun from Earth. Find out how you can see the spectacle as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript How to observe Mars The latest from Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mars makes its closest approach to Earth since 2022 (6 to 12 January 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 17:55


    As the Red Planet is currently at its closest point to Earth for over two years, this week is a fantastic time to look at our neighbour planet.    To find out how you can see the event, as well as the week's other stargazing highlights, listen to the latest episode of the Star Diary podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcription How to photograph the Moon   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Quadrantid meteor shower is gifted a moonless night (30 December to 5 January)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 23:58


    The Moon is hiding out the way, making it a great night to check out the meteor shower. To find out how to see the shower as well as all the other stargazing highlights of the week, be sure to listen to the latest episode of the Star Diary podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Transcription  Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Cosmic Christmas Tree (23 to 29 December 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 22:32


    The Christmas Tree Cluster is a beautifully festive cosmic decoration, the perfect thing to look at during this festive time. Find out how you can see it for yourself as well as other stargazing highlights in the latest episode of Star Diary, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcription How to see the International Space Station in the night sky Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How did life emerge on Earth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 16:54


    Spacerocks expert Rayssa Martins discusses her study into meteorites and how they delivered the building blocks of life to our planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mars disappears behind the Moon (16 to 22 December 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 18:06


    The Moon passes in front of Mars in the daylight sky. Find out how you might be able to catch the disappearance as well as other stargazing highlights in the latest episode of Star Diary, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcription What's next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Geminids meteor shower reaches its peak (9 to 15 December 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 21:50


    The Geminids is one of the most prolific meteor showers, but this year the Moon could get in the way. Find out how to make the most of the shower despite the Moon, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in the latest episode of the Star Diary podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.   Transcription What's next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jupiter makes its closest approach to Earth (2 to 8 December 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 21:06


    Both Jupiter and Venus are due to shine brightly in the sky this week.  Find out how to see them along with many more stargazing highlights in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription What's next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mars all shine brightly (25 November to 1 December 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 20:23


    A quartet of planets will be bright and on display throughout the night this week.  Find out how to see them along with many more stargazing highlights in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription What's next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak (18 to 24 November 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 18:57


    The Leonid meteor shower reaches the peak of activity this week. It might not be the best year for the shower, but fortunately we're on hand with many more stargazing highlights in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription What's next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? UK Fireball Alliance   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The mission to make solar eclipses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 24:23


    Studying the outermost layer of the Sun is tricky business. Our host star is so bright, it can be difficult to see what's going on at the surface. This episode, solar scientist Huw Morgan tells us about an upcoming mission called MESOM that will create artificial solar eclipses to help astronomers get a better look at the Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Catch the last supermoon of the year, the Beaver Moon (11 to 17 November 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 19:59


    This week sees the last supermoon of the year, as the Beaver Moon lights up the night sky.  Find out more, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription What's next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Firework galaxies light up the sky (4 to 10 November 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 21:17


    The Pinwheel and St Catherine's Wheel Galaxy spin across the autumn skies.  Learn the best sights to see, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription What's next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Aurora special Ep 4: Photographing the aurora

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 25:51


    The aurora are a marvellous sight to behold and can look even more beautiful when captured on camera. We talk to photographer and Astronomy of the Year: Aurora winner Jamen Percy to learn how in Episode 4 of our aurora special series of the Star Diary podcast, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Marvel at the Milky Way (28 October to 3 November 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 20:35


     With the new Moon and a comet passing by, this week is the ideal time to take a look at the Milky Way. Learn the best sights to see, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription What's next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Catch Tsuchinshan-ATLAS before it fades from view (21-27 October 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 19:05


    The spectacular comet is beginning to fade from view. To make sure you catch it before it disappears, as well ad learning about all the latest stargazing highlights, listen to this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.  Transcription What's next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Aurora special Ep 3: The Solar Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 28:19


    The Sun is currently at the peak of an 11-year cycle of activity, making now a great time to go aurora hunting. We speak with solar scientist Lucie Green about what drives this cycle in Episode 3 of our aurora special series of the Star Diary podcast, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth (14 to 20 October 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 20:44


    The comet could be naked eye visible, streaking away across the night sky. Find out when you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.  Transcription What's next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Keeping an eye on Comet Tsuchinshan (7 to 13 October 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 20:19


    The comet could be naked eye visible, streaking away across the night sky. Find out when you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription What's next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Aurora special Ep 2: The science of the aurora

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 32:13


    The aurora are set to be at their best in the next few years, but what creates the light show in the first place? Join us as we talk with aurora expert Melanie Windridge in Episode 2 of our Aurora special series of Star Diary podcast, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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    Star Diary: Saturn the planet, or Saturn the nebula? (30 September to 6 October 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 19:13


    This week is a great time to see not only the planet Saturn, but the look alike nebula that also bears its name. Find out when you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Star Diary: Catch sight of Saturn's moon Titan (23 to 29 September 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 16:50


    The ringed planet's moon will be visible just above the northern pole, and a telescope should be able to pick out six other moons. Find out how you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription   Observe Saturn's moons: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/skills/how-observe-saturn-moons    Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Star Diary: A supermoon eclipse (16 to 22 September 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 19:50


    A partial lunar eclipse will cross the face of the supermoon this week. Find out when you can see the sight for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Aurora special Ep 1: How to hunt the aurora

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 35:14


    The aurora are a spectacular sight and now is the best time in a decade to see them for yourself. We talk to aurora hunting expert Tom Kerss about the best ways to catch the lights in Episode 1 of our Aurora special series of Star Diary podcast, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Star Diary: Spotting faces in the Moon (9 to 15 September 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 22:11


    The shadows of mountains and craters will create an array of lunar faces this week. Find out when you can see them for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.    Transcription   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com   contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Star Diary: See a starry waterfall in the night sky (2 to 8 September 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 21:16


    A line of stars will appear to tumble down the sky into a nearby cluster this week, like a waterfall flowing into a splash pool, in a feature known as Kemble's cascade. Find out how to see the sight for yourself, as well as all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week's Star Diary podcast, from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.  Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-2-sep-2024 Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Star Diary: Mars, Jupiter and the Moon partner up in the night sky (26 August to 1 September 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 22:47


    The crescent Moon joins Mars and Jupiter to form a striking celestial trio before the Moon dips out of the way to allow stargazers a stunning view of the Milky Way. Catch all these and more astronomy highlights in this week's episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.  Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-26-aug-2024 Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Star Diary: The Super Blue Moon rises (19 to 25 August 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 25:15


    This week sees a rare blue Moon rising into our sky, but our close cosmic companion won't actually look any different to normal. So why is it called blue? Find out for yourself, as well as catching all the latest stargazing highlights, in this week's episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.  Transcript: www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-19-aug-2024 ISS transit finder: https://transit-finder.com/ Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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