Star Diary

As 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   Subscribe to BBC Sk...

The 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. Transcription  Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our...

The 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 Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine an...

Spacerocks expert Rayssa Martins discusses her study into meteorites and how they delivered the building blocks of life to our planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 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. Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: h...

The 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.   Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Subscribe to BBC Sky a...

Both 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.    Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https:/...

A 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.    Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/vir...

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 Magazine.    Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? UK Fireball Alliance   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophot...

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 artificial solar eclipses to help astronomers get a better look at the Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/...

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 What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/v...

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 podcast, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for...

 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 Magazine.    Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://...

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.  Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnigh...

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, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Mastercl...

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.  Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)? Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmag...

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.    Transcription What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnigh...

The 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. This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Masterclass series on DSL...

This 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.    Transcription   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/v...

The 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.    Transcription   Observe Saturn’s moons: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/skills/how...

A 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.    Transcription   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to BBC Sky...

The 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.   This podcast is sponsored by Hurtigruten https://www.hurtigruten.com/en-gb Transcript Sign up for Masterclass...

The 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.    Transcription   Sign up for Masterclass series on DSLR astrophotography: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/virtual-events   Subscribe to...

A 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.  Transcript: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/...