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Back to SearchErased from the Charts, but Still Etched in the Stars
Episode 65
As the Moon wanes and the morning planets take center stage, we turn our gaze to a part of the sky rarely discussed on Star Trails: the Southern Hemi…
1 year ago
A Crown, a Ghost Planet, and a Star That Ate Another Star
Episode 64
In this week’s episode we’re chasing mysteries in all directions — from the icy edges of our solar system to the fiery hearts of dying stars.
First, w…
1 year ago
Tracking Vesta and Exploring Alien Worlds
Episode 63
This week we start with the waxing Moon as it heads toward May’s micromoon, the Flower Moon. Jupiter and Mars light up the western sky, while Venus, …
1 year, 1 month ago
Cosmic Rebels & Celestial Farewells
Episode 62
This week we say goodbye to Comet SWAN as it disintegrates on its first — and last — visit to the inner solar system. With a New Moon offering ideal …
1 year, 1 month ago
Dawn Patrol: Planets, Meteors, and a Wandering Comet
Episode 61
Not every week is packed with drama in the skies, but that doesn’t mean it’s empty! This short episode covers the best of what is happening: the Lyri…
1 year, 1 month ago
Crows, Cosmic Collisions, and the Coming Lyrids
Episode 60
This week is a period of shifting moonlight, planetary pairings, and hidden wonders – oh, and there’s a new comet on its way around the sun, now visi…
1 year, 1 month ago
Sky Serpents and Space Legends
Episode 59
This week we journey through a sky filled with symbolism, science, and stories. April’s Full “Pink Moon” makes its appearance — this time as a microm…
1 year, 2 months ago
Galaxy Season: A Deep Sky Adventure
Episode 58
In this episode, we’re kicking off Galaxy Season, that magical stretch of springtime nights when the Northern Hemisphere gets some of the clearest vi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Spring Skies, a Solar Eclipse, and the Shadow of a Black Hole
Episode 57
In this episode we explore the night sky from March 23-29, highlighting the waning crescent moon, a lineup of bright planets, and an upcoming partial…
1 year, 2 months ago
Planets Fade, Leo Roars, and the Equinox Arrives
Episode 56
The night sky is shifting this week as Venus and Mercury take their leave from the evening sky—at least for now. Jupiter shines in Taurus, Mars linge…
1 year, 2 months ago