Manx Sky at Night

Local Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we should look out for in our Manx skies during the weeks of July, and shares some of the many stories about recent achievements, and exploration plans, in the world of space

Howard Parkin tells us what we might see - weather permitting - in the Manx skies during May, and chats about some of the latest projects in the ever-changing world of space exploration.

Astronomer Howard Parkin explains all we can see - weather permitting - in the dark skies over our Island during the month of May - and in this month's space news, Howard explains his personal link to the recent Artemis II mission.

More stargazing and space watching in the company of the Isle of Man's resident astronomer, Howard Parkin

Astronomer Howard Parkin describes what we can see in the sky during the month of March, and discusses the biggest stories currently coming from the world of space exploration

Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we will see (weather permitting!) in the Island's dark skies during the month of February - plus updates on the current space missions - and listen out for his challenge!

Leading Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE talks about the best sights in our solar system that were visible during December - and suggests what the high points for stargazing might be during January. He also has some of the top space stories making headlines now.

Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE discusses what we will see in the December skies over the Isle of Man (weather permitting!) and reports on some of the main space travel stories making the headlines in recent days.

Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE looks at the Manx skies and explains what we can see in the weeks ahead - weather permitting! After a music break from the Moody Blues, we're off into space with some of the biggest stories currently making the news headlines.

Another date with our resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin, looking up to the sky with information of what will be visible in good weather during the month of October - and out into space, catching all the latest stories.

Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we can see - weather permitting - in the dark skies over the Isle of Man during the month of September - and brings up to date with another selection of the latest space exploration stories

What might we see in the August dark skies over our Island? And is private enterprise going to save space exploration - and revolutionise how we travel? Astronomer Howard Parkin has all the answers in this month's edition of the Manx Sky At Night.

Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we might see in the July skies over the Island - and could space exploration really be grounded through cancelled projects and budget restraints?

Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we can hope to see in our June skies, and after an optimistic song choice from The Beatles (Here Comes The Sun!) Howard will discuss some of the top space exploration stories in the news right now. Send your queries and questions for inclusion in future programmes to: howardparkin@manx.net

Astronomer Howard Parkin explains the activity of planets and stars in our Manx skies during the weeks of May, and discusses some of the biggest stories about space exploration currently making news headlines. The music break is a Simon and Garfunkel classic! Howard is alway happy to receive your questions - email him - howardparkin@manx.net

As the month of March comes to a close, Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what to look for in the April skies over the Island, and updates us on some of the latest space exploration news.

Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE explains what we can look forward to seeing (weather permitting!) in the dark skies over our Island during the weeks of March, and after a music break from Mike Oldfield and Maggie Reilly, Howard delivers a round-up of the latest stories in the world of space exploration - and innovation!

Star gazing, space watching - and talking about the rare sight of the Green Flash. Have YOU seen it? Astronomer Howard Parkin hasn't - and is very envious of those who have! Email Howard with your comments and queries - howardparkin@manx.net

Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE presents the final edition of the programme for 2024 - firstly looking at the stars and planetary activity in the January skies, and then looking back at some of the achievements in space exploration during 2024 - and flagging up the topics that we might be discussing in future programmes. This month's music break is Men At Work - Down Under

Astronomer Howard Parkin describes the stars and planets which will be visible in our December skies (weather permitting!) and discusses the latest space stories making the news in recent weeks.

Find out what we can see - weather permitting - in our dark skies over the Isle of Man in the coming month of November - then catch up on the significance of some of the latest expeditions into space - all in the company of Astronomer Howard Parkin This month's music break is from Judith Durham

Howard Parkin explains what can be seen in the sky if we have clear conditions in the coming weeks, and we catch up on the latest space stories - and ask the question - are those astronauts REALLY stranded in space ? The music break is Neil Young's Harvest Moon and questions for Howard can be emailed - howardparkin@manx.net

In this month's programme, Howard looks forward to the end of Astronomical Twlight - and the chance to see more in the darker skies over the Island. Perhaps a Perseid meteor shower? The planets Mars and Jupiter are back and - dare we say it - the sun is still very active so it's just possible that there COULD be another aurora! The music break is Forever Autumn from Justin Hayward, and after that,...

Howard Parkin takes a look into our Manx skies, to describe what we might see, given favourable weather conditions, during the month of July. It's a golden oldie music break in this edition, and it's followed by the latest space stories, as private companies take an ever-increasing role in space travel and exploration. Questions for Howard to answer in the next edition of the programme - on the la...

Astronomer Howard Parkin joins us to look at what we can see in our dark skies over the Island, during the weeks of June - weather permitting! And he can't resist another word or two about the magnificent aurora - and considers the question .... will we see one again anytime soon? Still with auroras in mind, Howard's music choice this month is Renaissance and Northern Lights and in the second part...