Episodes

  • How the Rubin Observatory will study the Universe

    How the Rubin Observatory will study the Universe
    Aug 14 2025
    The Vera C Rubin Observatory is set to be a game-changer in our understanding of key ideas such as the expansion of the Universe and the distribution of matter in distant galaxies. But how will it do all this? We spoke to astronomer Dani Leonard, who is working with the Rubin Observatory, to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • See Venus and Jupiter’s close approach

    See Venus and Jupiter’s close approach
    Jul 30 2025
    The best things to see in the night sky this month, including Venus and Jupiter’s close approach, Uranus’s meeting with the Pleiades, Saturn and Neptune’s nightly tango and the low-down full Moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Will our Galaxy collide with its neighbour?

    Will our Galaxy collide with its neighbour?
    Jul 10 2025
    Astronomer Alis Deason reveals new research that shows how likely it is the Milky Way will collide with the Andromeda Galaxy. She discusses why galaxy mergers happen and, if our galaxy did collide with its neighbour, which would come out on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Saturn and Venus are morning jewels

    Saturn and Venus are morning jewels
    Jun 26 2025
    Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal how to observe Saturn, Venus and the rest of the planets, the Moon's meeting with the Pleiades and Antares, the Southern Aquarid meteor shower and the best deep-sky objects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • The birth of the Universe

    The birth of the Universe
    Jun 19 2025
    Astronomer Hidde Jense has seen cosmic light from just after the Big Bang. He reveals what it tells us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Venus is a Morning Star and Mars meets the Lion's heart

    Venus is a Morning Star and Mars meets the Lion's heart
    May 29 2025
    Find out how to see bright planet Venus in the early morning before sunrise, and track the Red Planet Mars as it passes near Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo. Our new monthly version of Star Diary is hosted by Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Earth, aliens and astronomy

    Earth, aliens and astronomy
    May 15 2025
    The search is on for life beyond Earth. Astrobiologist Penny Boston reveals what life on our own planet can tell us about extra-terrestrial life among the stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • The Flower Moon rises in full bloom

    The Flower Moon rises in full bloom
    May 10 2025
    Meteor showers are always a great excuse to get out and do some stargazing. Find out how to see them Eta Aquarids in the latest episode of Star Diary, the podcast from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine. Transcript Learn to observe our nearest star, the Sun, in our upcoming online masterclass series Subscribe to BBC Sky at Night Magazine and submit your astrophotography images over on our website: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com contactus@skyatnightmagazine.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins