Skies Alive: Planets, Meteors, and Satellites in Motion
This week we start with Jupiter's dazzling conjunction with the waning Beaver Moon and look for meteors from the Leonid shower, which peaks tonight.We’ll also explore satellite-spotting with tips for ...
17 Nov 202414min
The Beaver Moon, Planetary Pairings, and the Cosmic Ray Mystery
In this week’s episode, we’re covering the sky highlights for November 10th through 16th. Get ready for the year’s last supermoon, and the bright close-up appearances of Jupiter and Saturn alongside o...
10 Nov 202416min
Star Party Stories and November’s Night Sky
Join host Drew in this special episode of Star Trails as he takes you inside a lively star party hosted by the Midlands Astronomy Club. Experience the unique camaraderie, captivating stories, and the ...
3 Nov 202417min
Spirits in the Sky: Halloween Stargazing
Join us for a haunting Halloween edition of Star Trails as Drew teams up with the enigmatic "Eternal Watcher," a spectral voice from the cosmic beyond, to reveal the eeriest celestial wonders lurking ...
27 Okt 202417min
Chasing Comets and Conquering Light Pollution
Join us as we explore the night sky from October 20th to the 26th. This week is packed with celestial delights, including the Orionid and Leonis Minorids meteor showers, planetary conjunctions, and th...
20 Okt 202420min
The Hunter's Moon and Celestial Resonances
The week of October 13-19 brings a cosmic lineup you won’t want to miss. We’ll explore the Full Hunter’s Moon, a supermoon that’s set to be the biggest and brightest of 2024. Saturn and Jupiter, which...
13 Okt 202417min
Autumn Stargazing: From the Draconids to Dazzling Planets
In this episode we take a journey through the night sky for the week of October 6th to the 12th. Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are dazzling planets to observe this week, with special highlights like Io a...
6 Okt 202417min
A Comet, a Crescent Moon and the Myth of the Great Bear
In this episode we journey through the night sky from September 29th to October 5th, 2024. As the week begins with a Waning Crescent Moon and leads into a New Moon on October 2nd, it’s the perfect tim...
29 Sep 202415min
