Star Diary
By: BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Language: en
Categories: Science, Astronomy
The astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Episodes
3D-mapping an alien world
Dec 15, 2025Astronomer Anjali Piette reveals how she and colleagues created a 3D view of a scorching gas giant around a distant star.
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Duration: 00:22:17Christmas stargazing 2025
Nov 28, 2025Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal what you should be looking at in the December 2025 night sky, including the best planets, the Geminid meteor shower, Orion and top times to see the Moon.
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Duration: 00:26:34Have scientists solved Webb’s ‘impossible’ black holes?
Nov 14, 2025Astronomers say the James Webb Space Telescope has seen black holes at the dawn of time that shouldn't exist. But a new study may be able to explain what's going on. Astronomer Seb Hoenig reveals how a new look at the early Universe could show that JWST has got black holes all wrong.
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Duration: 00:20:59See the Moon and planets under truly dark skies
Oct 31, 2025As winter gets underway, we’re approaching the darkest time of year. Find out the best times to see the Moon and planets this month, including November’s supermoon.
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Duration: 00:31:21Can a planet have a planet?
Oct 14, 2025Astronomer Belinda Damian discusses her research into the giant, free-floating worlds that may one day be able to form their own planetary systems.
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Duration: 00:18:05See gas giants Jupiter and Saturn at their best
Sep 29, 2025Find out how to see the biggest planets in the Solar System while they’re big and bright, and find out what makes the Harvest Moon so special.
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Duration: 00:31:36Can YOU help astronomers find exploding stars?
Sep 14, 2025Astronomer Tom Killestein reveals how the public can help him on his mission to find stellar explosions via the Kilonova Seekers project, and reveals its first major discovery.
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Duration: 00:20:44See the blood Moon rise
Aug 28, 2025We reveal how to see the ‘blood Moon’ total lunar eclipse in September 2025, and explain the best dates and times to see the planets of the Solar System in the sky.
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Duration: 00:35:24How the Rubin Observatory will study the Universe
Aug 14, 2025The Vera C Rubin Observatory is set to be a game-changer in our understanding of key ideas such as the expansion of the Universe and the distribution of matter in distant galaxies. But how will it do all this? We spoke to astronomer Dani Leonard, who is working with the Rubin Observatory, to find out.
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Duration: 00:26:39See Venus and Jupiter’s close approach
Jul 30, 2025The best things to see in the night sky this month, including Venus and Jupiter’s close approach, Uranus’s meeting with the Pleiades, Saturn and Neptune’s nightly tango and the low-down full Moon.
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Duration: 00:31:46Will our Galaxy collide with its neighbour?
Jul 10, 2025Astronomer Alis Deason reveals new research that shows how likely it is the Milky Way will collide with the Andromeda Galaxy. She discusses why galaxy mergers happen and, if our galaxy did collide with its neighbour, which would come out on top.
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Duration: 00:16:54Saturn and Venus are morning jewels
Jun 26, 2025Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal how to observe Saturn, Venus and the rest of the planets, the Moon's meeting with the Pleiades and Antares, the Southern Aquarid meteor shower and the best deep-sky objects.
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Duration: 00:31:01The birth of the Universe
Jun 19, 2025Astronomer Hidde Jense has seen cosmic light from just after the Big Bang. He reveals what it tells us.
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Duration: 00:23:31Venus is a Morning Star and Mars meets the Lion's heart
May 29, 2025Find 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.
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Duration: 00:31:22Earth, aliens and astronomy
May 15, 2025The 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.
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Duration: 00:24:05The Flower Moon rises in full bloom
May 10, 2025Meteor 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
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Duration: 00:20:33The Eta Aquarid meteor shower lights up the sky
May 03, 2025Meteor 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
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Duration: 00:21:00Mars passes through the Beehive
Apr 26, 2025The 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
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Venus reaches its greatest brightness near the Moon (21 to 27 April)
Apr 19, 2025The 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
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Duration: 00:22:29Strange signals from the 'Eye of God'
Apr 17, 2025Astronomer 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.
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Duration: 00:31:37Two sparkling diamonds glisten in the night sky (14 to 20 April)
Apr 12, 2025A 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
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Duration: 00:18:37An asteroid passes through a Hamburger (Galaxy) (7 to 13 April 2025)
Apr 05, 2025Watch 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
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Duration: 00:20:47The Moon blots out the Pleiades (31 March to 6 April 2025)
Mar 30, 2025After 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
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... Duration: 00:18:43Partial solar eclipse visible across the UK (24 to 30 March 2025)
Mar 23, 2025This 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
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Duration: 00:22:07Searching for life on alien planets
Mar 21, 2025Are 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.
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Duration: 00:27:33The Moon passes the heart of the Scorpion (17 to 23 March 2025)
Mar 16, 2025The 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
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Duration: 00:18:53Can you see the Blood Moon? (10 to 16 March 2025)
Mar 09, 2025This 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
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Duration: 00:18:36Mars meets up with the Moon (3 to 9 March 2025)
Mar 02, 2025Mars 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
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Duration: 00:20:45Mercury returns to the evening skies (24 February to 2 March 2025)
Feb 23, 2025After 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
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Duration: 00:18:43Catch Saturn before it leaves our skies (17 to 23 February 2025)
Feb 16, 2025Saturn 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
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Duration: 00:19:16Webb uses space-bending gravity trick to discover distant stars
Feb 14, 2025Massive 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.
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Duration: 00:28:01The Full Moon shines next to bright star, Regulus (10 to 16 February 2025)
Feb 09, 2025The 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
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Duration: 00:22:16Jupiter lies close to the Moon (3 to 9 February 2025)
Feb 02, 2025All 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?
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Duration: 00:22:00The planets continue their parade across the sky (27 January to 2 February 2025)
Jan 26, 2025Venus, 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
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Duration: 00:19:18Jupiter’s shadow transit runs late (20 to 26 January 2025)
Jan 19, 2025Ganymede, 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
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Duration: 00:21:49First zoomed-in image of a star beyond our galaxy
Jan 13, 2025Astronomers 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.
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Duration: 00:23:18The Full moon meets with Mars (13 to 19 December 2025)
Jan 12, 2025The 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
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Duration: 00:18:36Mars makes its closest approach to Earth since 2022 (6 to 12 January 2025)
Jan 05, 2025As 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
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Duration: 00:16:55Quadrantid meteor shower is gifted a moonless night (30 December to 5 January)
Dec 29, 2024The 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.
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Duration: 00:22:58A Cosmic Christmas Tree (23 to 29 December 2024)
Dec 22, 2024The 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
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How did life emerge on Earth?
Dec 16, 2024Spacerocks expert Rayssa Martins discusses her study into meteorites and how they delivered the building blocks of life to our planet.
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Duration: 00:15:54Mars disappears behind the Moon (16 to 22 December 2022)
Dec 15, 2024The 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.
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What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?
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Duration: 00:17:06Geminids meteor shower reaches its peak (9 to 15 December 2024)
Dec 08, 2024The 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.
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What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?
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Duration: 00:20:50Jupiter makes its closest approach to Earth (2 to 8 December 2024)
Dec 01, 2024Both 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.
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Duration: 00:20:06Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mars all shine brightly (25 November to 1 December 2024)
Nov 24, 2024A 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.
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Duration: 00:20:23Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak (18 to 24 November 2024)
Nov 17, 2024The 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.
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Duration: 00:18:57The mission to make solar eclipses
Nov 15, 2024Studying 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.
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Duration: 00:22:23Catch the last supermoon of the year, the Beaver Moon (11 to 17 November 2024)
Nov 10, 2024This 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.
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Duration: 00:19:59Firework galaxies light up the sky (4 to 10 November 2024)
Nov 03, 2024The 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.
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Duration: 00:21:17Aurora special Ep 4: Photographing the aurora
Oct 30, 2024The 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.
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Duration: 00:25:51Marvel at the Milky Way (28 October to 3 November 2024)
Oct 27, 2024With 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.
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Duration: 00:20:35Catch Tsuchinshan-ATLAS before it fades from view (21-27 October 2024)
Oct 20, 2024The 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.
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Duration: 00:19:05Aurora special Ep 3: The Solar Cycle
Oct 17, 2024The 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.
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Duration: 00:26:19Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth (14 to 20 October 2024)
Oct 13, 2024The 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.
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Duration: 00:20:44Keeping an eye on Comet Tsuchinshan (7 to 13 October 2024)
Oct 06, 2024The 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.
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Duration: 00:20:19Aurora special Ep 2: The science of the aurora
Sep 29, 2024The 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.
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Duration: 00:30:13Star Diary: Saturn the planet, or Saturn the nebula? (30 September to 6 October 2024)
Sep 29, 2024This 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.
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Duration: 00:18:13Star Diary: Catch sight of Saturn’s moon Titan (23 to 29 September 2024)
Sep 22, 2024The 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.
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Duration: 00:15:50Star Diary: A supermoon eclipse (16 to 22 September 2024)
Sep 15, 2024A 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.
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Duration: 00:18:50Aurora special Ep 1: How to hunt the aurora
Sep 11, 2024The 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.
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Star Diary: Spotting faces in the Moon (9 to 15 September 2024)
Sep 08, 2024The 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.
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Duration: 00:21:11Star Diary: See a starry waterfall in the night sky (2 to 8 September 2024)
Sep 01, 2024A 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.
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Duration: 00:20:16Star Diary: Mars, Jupiter and the Moon partner up in the night sky (26 August to 1 September 2024)
Aug 24, 2024The 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
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Duration: 00:21:47Star Diary: The Super Blue Moon rises (19 to 25 August 2024)
Aug 18, 2024This 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
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Duration: 00:24:15Star Diary: The Perseids meteor shower peaks (12 to 18 August 2024)
Aug 11, 2024The Perseids meteor shower reaches its peak activity this week. Find out how to see the sight for yourself by listening to 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-12-aug-2024
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Duration: 00:24:21A history of flying saucers
Aug 09, 2024Have you ever seen a UFO? Reports of strange objects in the sky are a global phenomena, regardless of whether you’re a believer or skeptic. This episode, historian Greg Eghigian discusses his own research into the reports, and reveals what he found.
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Duration: 00:29:53Star Diary: Saturn rises high in the sky (5 to 11 August 2024)
Aug 04, 2024The ringed planet will be high in the sky this week, making it a great time to spot the gas giant. Find out how to see the sight for yourself by listening to 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-5-aug-2024
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Duration: 00:19:22New Horizons at the edge of the Solar System
Jul 31, 2024NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft became the first to visit Pluto in July 2015, and has since then continued its explorations at the edge of the Solar System. Principal Investigator Alan Stern reveals how the spacecraft is still going and what it’s discovered so far.
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Duration: 00:42:33Star Diary: Saturn’s moon casts its shadow across the planet (29 July to 4 August 2024)
Jul 28, 2024Saturn’s moon Dione casts its shadow across the ringed planet this week. Find out how to see the sight for yourself by listening to 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-29-jul-2024
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Duration: 00:19:14Star Diary: Taurus the Bull gains another eye (22 to 28 July 2024)
Jul 21, 2024Mars passes through the constellation of Taurus this week, giving the Bull a second red eye. Find out how to see the sight for yourself by listening to 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-22-jul-2024
Mary's guide to observing meteors with a CCTV camera: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/cctv-cameras-meteor-science
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Duration: 00:18:10Star Diary: Mars passes the Pleiades (15 to 21 July 2024)
Jul 14, 2024Watch Mars as it passes by the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, in this week’s night sky, while bright Jupiter shines nearby. Find out how to see the sight for yourself by listening to this week’s episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
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Duration: 00:21:25Star Diary: Can you find Barry Manilow in the Moon? (8 to 14 July 2024)
Jul 07, 2024The shadows of a lunar crater cast the shape of the face that, according to one presenter, looks a bit like a certain famous singer. Catch the sight for yourself and see if you agree by listening to this week’s episode of the podcasting guide from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine, Star Diary.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-8-jul-2024
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Duration: 00:27:51Star Diary: Jupiter’s moons form a triangle (1 to 7 July 2024)
Jun 30, 2024This week, Jupiter’s moons will arrange themselves into a triangle to the left of the gas giant. Find out how you can see it and other celestial sights in this week’s stargazing guide podcast, Star Diary from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
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Duration: 00:26:04Star Diary: When will ‘new’ star, T Coronae Borealis appear? (24 to 30 June 2024)
Jun 23, 2024A ‘new’ star is expected to appear in the night sky any day, as recurring nova T Coronae Borealis is due to flare up once again. Every 70 to 80 years, the star’s brightness jumps, making it naked eye visible for a few days. Find out where you should be looking for the nova and other stargazing highlights in this week’s Star Diary podcast.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-24-jun-2024
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Duration: 00:26:26Star Diary: The Moon and Ceres take a tour through the Teapot (17 to 23 June 2024)
Jun 16, 2024The Moon and dwarf planet Ceres both pass near the Teapot asterism this week. Find out how you can see these for yourself as well as our usual stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 17 to 23 June 2024.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-17-jun-2024
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Duration: 00:22:27How black holes changed everything
Jun 13, 2024In his latest book, A Crack In Everything, former radio astronomer and science author Marcus Chown reveals the history of black holes, from the mathematical calculations that predicted them, to their first discovery and the incredible first images captured in the current age. Plus, we explore some of the many mysteries that remain to be solved.
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Duration: 00:26:30Star Diary: See the Lake of Death on the Moon (10 to 16 June 2024)
Jun 09, 2024This week is a great opportunity to spot Lacus Mortis, the Lake of Death, on the lunar surface. Find out how you can see this for yourself as well as our usual stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 10 to 16 June 2024.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-10-jun-2024
Patrick Moore on the Summer Triangle: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/summer-triangle
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Duration: 00:14:45Star Diary: Two comets streak across the sky (3 to 9 June 2024)
Jun 02, 2024Both comet Comet C 2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and 13P Olbers continue to make their way across the night sky. Find out how you can see these for yourself as well as our usual stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 3 to 9 June 2024.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-3-jun-2024
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Duration: 00:17:04Star Diary: Nightshining clouds return to the twilight sky (27 May - 2 June 2024)
May 26, 2024Noctilucent, or nightshining clouds, sparkle from the edge of space on the twilight sky. Find out how you can see these for yourself as well as our usual stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 27 May to 2 June 2024.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-27-may-2024
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Duration: 00:15:32The rock that fell to Earth
May 23, 2024Remember the Winchombe meteorite, a sample of which landed in a front garden in Gloucestershire, UK in 2021? Since that time, scientists have been analysing samples of the space rock using high-tech instruments. Dr Luke Daly reveals what we know so far and how meteorites help scientists piece together the story of the Solar System.
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Duration: 00:29:24Star Diary: Have you ever seen a hamburger in the sky? (20 to 26 May 2024)
May 19, 2024The Hamburger Galaxy is well placed in the sky this week, while Comet C 2023 A3 Tsuchinchan-ATLAS makes an appearance amongst the stars. Find out how you can see these for yourself as well as our usual stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 20 to 26 May 2024.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-20-may-2024
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Star Diary: The Milky Way puts on a show (13 to 19 May 2024)
May 12, 2024Catch the Milky Way this month before it disappears into the twilight. Find out how to catch these and more stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 13 to 19 May 2024.
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Duration: 00:24:16Star Diary: See the crescent Moon pass the Pleiades (6 to 12 May 2024)
May 04, 2024Challenge yourself to find the 1% crescent Moon as it passes by Jupiter and the Pleiades. Find out how to catch these and more stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 6 to 12 May 2024.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-6-may-2024
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Duration: 00:22:29Star Diary: The Moon lies in The Teapot (29 April to 5 May 2024)
Apr 27, 2024See the Moon sit inside the Teapot asterism this week, as well as a quartet of asteroids moving across the night sky. Find out how to catch these and more stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 29 April to 5 May 2024.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-29-apr-2024
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Duration: 00:22:05Star Diary: The Lyrid Meteor shower reaches its peak (22 to 28 April 2024)
Apr 20, 2024The full Moon will wash out some of the dimmer meteors, but fortunately there are plenty of other stargazing highlights in this week’s stargazing podcast guide, Star Diary, 22 to 28 April 2024.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-22-apr-2024
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Duration: 00:21:23Water found around a distant star
Apr 18, 2024Astronomer Stefano Facchini reveals how he and his colleagues found water vapour at a Sun-like star where planets could already be forming.
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Duration: 00:23:56Star Diary: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks reaches its brightest (15 to 21 April 2024)
Apr 13, 2024Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks reaches perihelion, its closest approach to the Sun this week, and should be at its brightest. Find out how you can see them for yourself as well as our usual stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 15 to 21 April 2024.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-15-apr-2024
Comet Pons-Brooks: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/comet-12p-pons-brooks
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Duration: 00:15:03Star Diary: The Great American Eclipse arrives (8 to 14 April)
Apr 06, 2024A total solar eclipse will pass right across the US, Mexico and part of Canada on 8 April. Over 40 million people are expected to see the majestic sight of totality, with millions more able to see a significant partial. Find out how you can see the eclipse for yourself, as well as our usual weekly stargazing highlights in this week’s podcast guide, Star Diary, 8 to 14 April 2024.
Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/star-diary-8-apr-2024
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Duration: 00:27:39Star Diary: Comet shine during the new Moon (1 to 7 April)
Mar 31, 2024Comet Pons-Brooks will pass close to Aries this week, while the US is treated to the sight of Venus disappearing behind the Moon. Find out how to see all this and more in our weekly stargazing podcast, Star Diary 1 to 7 April 2024.
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Duration: 00:12:51Star Diary: The Comet and the Coathanger (25 to 31 March)
Mar 24, 2024Comet C/2021 S3 PanSTARRS passes through the Coathanger cluster, the Moon dips into the Bowl of Virgo and Mercury hangs in the evening sky. Find out how to see all this and more in our weekly stargazing podcast, Star Diary 25 to 31 March 2024.
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Duration: 00:20:15Why do people believe in UFOs?
Mar 22, 2024Have you ever seen a ghost or a UFO? Chris French is a psychologist whose latest book The Science of Weird S**t explores the paranormal, and why people might claim to have experienced something science can’t currently explain. We spoke to Chris to find out how psychologists address the paranormal, and what makes people believe in UFOs.
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Duration: 00:26:52Star Diary 18 to 24 March 2024
Mar 17, 2024Mercury reaches greatest elongation this week, while Jupiter will be bracketed by its moons. Find out how to see both of them in our weekly stargazing podcast, Star Diary.
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Duration: 00:13:10Star Diary 11 to 17 March 2024
Mar 10, 2024Comet 12P Pons Brooks will streak past the Andromeda Galaxy this week, while Comet C/2021 S3 PanSTARRS passes the star clusters of the Milky Way. Find out how to see both of them in our weekly stargazing podcast, Star Diary.
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Duration: 00:21:11Star Diary 4 to 10 March 2024
Mar 03, 2024Two comets pass overhead this week. Find out how to see both of them in our weekly stargazing podcast, Star Diary.
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Duration: 00:22:06Star Diary 26 February to 3 March 2024
Feb 25, 2024Catch Jupiter’s Great Red Spot. Hear the details in this week’s stargazing guide podcast, Star Diary.
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Duration: 00:22:49Star Diary 19 to 25 February 2024
Feb 18, 2024Watch Callisto pass under Jupiter. Get the details in the latest episode of our weekly stargazing guide podcast.
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Duration: 00:15:46How x-rays unlock the secrets of the Universe
Feb 16, 2024Optical expert Dr Charly Feldman from the University of Leicester discusses her work on China’s Einstein probe, and reveals how x-ray vision unlocks the secrets of the Universe.
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Duration: 00:25:35Star Diary 12 to 18 February 2024
Feb 11, 2024Watch Venus pass through the morning sky this Valentine’s Day. Get the details in the latest episode of our weekly stargazing guide podcast.
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Duration: 00:19:49Star Diary 5 to 11 February 2024
Feb 04, 2024Watch the shadows of Jupiter’s moons as they pass across the face of the planet. Get the details in the latest episode of our weekly stargazing guide podcast.
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Duration: 00:15:03Star Diary 29 January to 4 February 2024
Jan 28, 2024Search for a comet in the morning twilight all this week. Get the details in the latest episode of our weekly stargazing guide podcast.
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