A Galactic Grand Tour; the Moon and Planets Gather
This week, we’re taking a look at the diverse and complex world of galaxies. From the spiral beauty of the Milky Way to the mysterious elliptical giants, we’ll uncover the secrets of these colossal st...
28 Jul 202414min
Exploring the Milky Way, Our Galactic Neighborhood
Summer is an excellent time to view the Milky Way. In this episode we’ll explore the structure of our home galaxy and highlight prominent constellations and deep-sky objects along the vast galactic pl...
21 Jul 202413min
The Perseids Meteor Shower, a Conjunction, and the Summer Triangle
Join us for the week of July 14 to July 20. In this episode we dive into the Summer Triangle and discover the myths and scientific marvels behind the stars Vega, Altair, and Deneb. Learn how to spot t...
14 Jul 202415min
Summer’s Starry Nights, a Nova Watch, and Planetary Adventures
This week we journey through the night sky for the week starting July 7th. As the moon transitions from its New Moon phase to the First Quarter, we'll revel in the darker skies perfect for stargazing....
7 Jul 202421min
Dark Skies and Dazzling Sights: Summer’s Celestial Fireworks
This week on Star Trails, join Drew as we delve into the astronomical highlights from June 30th to July 6th, 2024. With the moon transitioning from a waning crescent to a new moon, the darkest skies o...
30 Jun 202414min
Summer’s Cosmic Wonders and Martian Milestones
Join us this week as we journey through the celestial wonders awaiting stargazers from June 23rd to June 29th, 2024.From the waning phases of the Moon to the best times to spot Venus, Mars, Jupiter, S...
23 Jun 202412min
A Strawberry Moon, the Summer Solstice, and a Star Going Nova
Join us on this week's episode of Star Trails as we explore the wonders of the night sky for the week of June 16-22. We'll start with the transition of the Moon from its Waxing Gibbous phase to the br...
16 Jun 202414min
Moon Pairings, Planetary Highlights, and the Afterglow of Creation
Join us this week as we explore the night sky from June 9-15, 2024. Discover the celestial dance of the Moon with Regulus and Spica, and enjoy stunning views of Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter in the early ...
9 Jun 202414min
