Quadrantid meteor shower is gifted a moonless night (30 December to 5 January)
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 ...
29 Des 202422min
A Cosmic Christmas Tree (23 to 29 December 2024)
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 highl...
22 Des 202421min
How did life emerge on Earth?
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/adchoi...
16 Des 202415min
Mars disappears behind the Moon (16 to 22 December 2022)
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 mak...
15 Des 202417min
Geminids meteor shower reaches its peak (9 to 15 December 2024)
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...
8 Des 202420min
Jupiter makes its closest approach to Earth (2 to 8 December 2024)
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 Sk...
1 Des 202420min
Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mars all shine brightly (25 November to 1 December 2024)
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 make...
24 Nov 202420min
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 Di...
17 Nov 202418min
