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2024-11-17

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

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 Mag...
  BBC Sky at Night Magazine author
2024-11-15

  The mission to make solar eclipses

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...
  BBC Sky at Night Magazine author
2024-11-10

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

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...
  BBC Sky at Night Magazine author
2024-11-03

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

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 ...
  BBC Sky at Night Magazine author
2024-10-30

  Aurora special Ep 4: Photographing the aurora

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 ...
  BBC Sky at Night Magazine author
2024-10-27

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

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 ...
  BBC Sky at Night Magazine author
2024-10-20

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

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...
  BBC Sky at Night Magazine author
2024-10-17

  Aurora special Ep 3: The Solar Cycle

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, ...
  BBC Sky at Night Magazine author
2024-10-13

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

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.  T...
  BBC Sky at Night Magazine author
2024-10-06

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

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.   ...
  BBC Sky at Night Magazine author