Podcast Episodes

Meteors, Mars, and a Betelgeuse Breakthrough

Episode 75

This week we're watching the skies—and catching up on a stellar mystery. Dual meteor showers light up the pre-dawn hours, Mars gets cozy with the Moo…

10 months, 1 week ago

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The Quiet Planet and the Loud Sky

Episode 74

With the Moon going dark midweek, we take a look at some targets in deep-sky territory, plus some dazzling planetary pairings. Also, learn why now mi…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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A Star in Someone Else’s Sky

Episode 73

This week we take a look at the night sky from July 13th to the 19th, highlighting a waning Moon, brilliant morning planets, and the first whispers o…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Weighty Matters and Wandering Worlds

Episode 72

This week we kick things off with a deceptively simple listener question: What exactly is mass? From beach balls to black holes, we explore how mass …

11 months ago

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Cosmic Fireworks and a Crazy Week of Space News

Episode 71

own. Highlights include a close encounter between the Moon and Mars, a subtle meteor shower, and a dazzling pre-dawn lineup of planets.

In the second …

11 months, 1 week ago

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Blazars, Bootids and a Blackout Moon

Episode 70

This week we explore one of the darkest, and most dynamic, weeks of the season for stargazing. With a New Moon on June 25th, we get a prime window to…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Under the Same Stars: Ancient Astronomy

Episode 69

The week of June 15th to the 21st includes a waning Moon approaching perigee, a lineup of bright planets at both dusk and dawn, and the breathtaking …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Sunspots, Moon Tricks, and Meteors at Dawn

Episode 68

This week there’s a sky full of surprises. From the lowest full moon in nearly two decades—the golden-hued Strawberry Moon—to the elusive Arietid met…

11 months, 4 weeks ago

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Urban Alignments and Cosmic Parking Spots

Episode 67

As June begins, the night sky greets stargazers with a blend of familiar favorites. This week we highlight a picturesque conjunction between Mars and…

1 year ago

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New Moon Week and the Mystery of Missing Green Stars

Episode 66

This week the New Moon arrives—perfect conditions for spotting deep-sky wonders. Discover five must-see celestial objects to track down while the ski…

1 year ago

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