Episodes

Launch coming up on August 04: a Long March 8A from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, operated by China. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Dark skies tonight! The Moon won't rise until the early morning hours, leaving plenty of time for stargazing after sunset. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. Lots of active sunspot regions right now, which means the chance of solar flares stays elevated. Aurora wat... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Launch coming up later today: a Long March 7A from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China, operated by China. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

A Long March 7A rocket is set to launch tomorrow from Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China. China is behind this one. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Launch coming up in the next couple of days: a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. SpaceX is sending up Starlink internet satellites. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Moon rises late tonight, giving you dark skies for the first few hours after sunset. Great time to catch some stars! Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Tonight's Full Moon rises at sunset and stays bright all night, washing out fainter stars but offering beautiful views of lunar craters and maria. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Launch coming up tomorrow: a Starship from SpaceX Starbase, Texas, operated by SpaceX. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

NASA's space weather trackers also note: A M3.6 class solar flare occurred on the Sun. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot groups dotting its surface. Solar flares are possible over the next day or two. For now, aurora chances ... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. Lots of active sunspot regions right now, which means the chance of solar flares stays elevated. Aurora wat... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Smile spacecraft lifted off on a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana BST / 05:52 CEST on 19 May 2026. The launch marks the beginning o... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Moon is waxing gibbous, more than half-lit and growing toward Full. It sets late, giving only a brief window of dark skies after sunset. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

A bright gibbous Moon dominates the evening. For darker skies, wait until the early morning hours after it sets. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

A Vikram-I rocket is set to launch tomorrow from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India. Skyroot Aerospace is behind this one. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. Lots of active sunspot regions right now, which means the chance of solar flares stays elevated. Aurora wat... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Moon is a slim crescent in the western sky after sunset, setting early and leaving dark skies for the rest of the night. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The slender crescent Moon graces the evening sky briefly before setting. Dark skies follow for most of the night. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Moon is a slim crescent in the western sky after sunset, setting early and leaving dark skies for the rest of the night. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The slender crescent Moon graces the evening sky briefly before setting. Dark skies follow for most of the night. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

A beautiful crescent Moon hangs in the west this evening. Once it sets, the sky opens up for some great stargazing. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

Aurora Australis. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.

The Moon is hidden tonight, making this an excellent time for stargazing. With no moonlight to compete, fainter stars and the Milky Way shine through. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.