Podcasts
Radio Astronomy, the podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine, covers the latest space and astronomy news, including monthly stargazing tips and what to see in the night sky.
Star Diary | 2 to 8 September 2024
A line of star’s will appear to tumble down the sky into a nearby cluster this week, like a waterfall flowing into a splash pool, a feature known as Kemble’s cascade.
Star Diary | 26 August to 1 September 2024
The crescent Moon joins Mars and Jupiter to form a striking celestial trio before the Moon dips out of the way to allow stargazers a stunning view of the Milky Way.
Star Diary | 19 to 25 August 2024
A rare Super Blue Moon rises this week but will it actually look blue? Find out in this week's stargazing podcast, Star Diary 19 to 25 August 2024
Imaging the Planets Masterclass Series
Our spring 2024 series lifts the lid on photographing the planets, with three of the best planetary imagers in the game.
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Star Diary | 12 to 18 August 2024
What's new?
Saturn’s moon casts its shadow across the planet (Star Diary, 29 July to 4 August)
Taurus the Bull gains another eye (Star Diary, 22 to 28 July)
Mars passes the Pleiades (Star Diary, 15 to 21 July)
Can you find Barry Manilow in the Moon? (Star Diary, 8 to 14 July 2024)
Jupiter’s moons form a triangle (Star Diary, 1 to 7 July 2024)
Star Diary Podcast
In each episode of the Star Diary podcast the BBC Sky at Night Magazine team pick out the celestial highlights appearing in the night sky over the coming month. From planets and stars to conjunctions and occultations, these are the targets that should be in your stargazing calendar.