Episodes

Sept. 20, 2026

The Moon, Altair, and Deneb form a broad line across the evening sky

Look high in the north; the three objects span roughly seventy degrees, so binoculars are not needed. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 19, 2026

Jupiter and Saturn: What to See Tonight

Two bright planets await you tonight. Saturn glows in the south after dark, and Jupiter rises in the east, outshining everything around it Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 18, 2026

The Moon reaches First Quarter today and is best seen during the evening

The half-lit face makes the lunar terminator and crater shadows especially easy to explore. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 17, 2026

Find Mars: A Simple Night-Sky Guide

Two pairings share the sky today: the Moon passes near Antares, while Mars passes near Pollux. The Moon and Antares are evening targets; Mars and Pollux are... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 16, 2026

Jupiter and Saturn: What to See Tonight

Look south after sunset for Saturn's steady glow. Turn east later and you'll find Jupiter, the brightest point of light in the night sky Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 15, 2026

Find Jupiter and Saturn: Tonight's Night-Sky Guide

Two bright planets await you tonight. Saturn glows in the south after dark, and Jupiter rises in the east, outshining everything around it Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 14, 2026

Find Venus: A Simple Night-Sky Guide

The Moon passes in front of Venus today for observers in parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and nearby regions. Where the occultation is not visible, the... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 13, 2026

Meteor Shower Watch: Best Viewing This Week

A meteor shower reaches peak activity soon. Find the best time and conditions for watching. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 12, 2026

Find Jupiter and Saturn: Tonight's Night-Sky Guide

Look south after sunset for Saturn's steady glow. Turn east later and you'll find Jupiter, the brightest point of light in the night sky Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 11, 2026

The Moon reaches New Moon today, leaving tonight's sky dark

This is one of September's best windows for faint stars, galaxies, nebulae, and modest meteor showers. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 10, 2026

Jupiter and Saturn: What to See Tonight

Two bright planets await you tonight. Saturn glows in the south after dark, and Jupiter rises in the east, outshining everything around it Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 9, 2026

Epsilon Perseids Peak Tonight: How to Watch

The September Epsilon Perseids peak tonight at about eight meteors per hour; find dark skies and look after midnight under a waning crescent Moon. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 8, 2026

Find Jupiter: A Simple Night-Sky Guide

A current space-weather update, with the solar activity and viewing conditions skywatchers should know. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources. Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.
Sept. 7, 2026

The Moon passes near Pollux before dawn

Find the bright star in Gemini and look for the Moon nearby in the eastern morning sky. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Sept. 6, 2026

The waning Moon passes near Mars before dawn

Look toward the eastern sky in the morning for the pairing, with reddish Mars appearing close to the shrinking lunar crescent. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Sept. 5, 2026

Jupiter and Saturn: Simple Planet-Viewing Guide

Two bright planets await you tonight. Saturn glows in the south after dark, and Jupiter rises in the east, outshining everything around it Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Sept. 4, 2026

The Moon reaches Last Quarter today

It is best seen in the morning, when the line between lunar day and night brings crater shadows into sharp relief through a telescope. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Sept. 3, 2026

The Moon passes near the Pleiades tonight and near Uranus as well

The Pleiades make an easy binocular target; Uranus is much fainter and needs binoculars or a telescope under a dark sky. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Sept. 2, 2026

Venus passes near Spica this evening

Look low in the western sky after sunset, with a clear horizon; the bright planet should be easy to find, while Spica is the fainter point nearby. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Sept. 1, 2026

…: New Details from Space

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Aug. 31, 2026

…: New Details from Space

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Aug. 30, 2026

…: New Details from Space

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Aug. 29, 2026

NASA Johnson Pilots Chase Moon’s Shadow for Eclipse Science

12 total solar eclipse over Europe, scientists aimed to study a long-standing mystery: why the Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona, is far hotter than its... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
Aug. 28, 2026

APOD — 2026 August 28, The Sky Turns Above Paranal: Why This Matters Tonight

APOD: 2026 August 28, The Sky Turns Above Paranal. APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 28, The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.