The mission to make solar eclipses
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 abo...
15 Nov 202422min
Catch the last supermoon of the year, the Beaver Moon (11 to 17 November 2024)
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 m...
10 Nov 202419min
Firework galaxies light up the sky (4 to 10 November 2024)
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 ma...
3 Nov 202421min
Aurora special Ep 4: Photographing the aurora
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 Episo...
30 Okt 202425min
Marvel at the Milky Way (28 October to 3 November 2024)
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...
27 Okt 202420min
Catch Tsuchinshan-ATLAS before it fades from view (21-27 October 2024)
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 p...
20 Okt 202419min
Aurora special Ep 3: The Solar Cycle
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 o...
17 Okt 202426min
Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth (14 to 20 October 2024)
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 podca...
13 Okt 202420min
