Episodes
July 10, 2026
Aurora Australis — July 10, 2026
Aurora Australis. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
July 9, 2026
There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — July 09, 2026
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.
July 8, 2026
Asteroid flyby alert: 2007 AA2, comparable to a large air... — July 08, 2026
Most of the night is Moon-free tonight. The thin crescent only rises just before sunrise, leaving hours of dark sky. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
July 7, 2026
The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — July 07, 2026
Aurora Australis. A slim crescent Moon rises in the pre-dawn hours, so tonight's skies stay dark all evening. Perfect for stargazing! Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
July 6, 2026
The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 06, 2026
Aurora Australis. The fading crescent Moon won't appear until early morning, giving you dark skies all night long. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
July 5, 2026
There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — July 05, 2026
Aurora Australis. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
July 4, 2026
NASA's space weather trackers also note: A M2.3 class sol... — July 04, 2026
Aurora Australis. The Moon is a thin crescent rising before dawn, leaving most of the night beautifully dark for stargazing. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
July 3, 2026
There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — July 03, 2026
Aurora Australis. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
July 2, 2026
The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — July 02, 2026
NASA's space weather trackers also note: A M4.2 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.
July 1, 2026
The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — July 01, 2026
Aurora Australis. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
June 30, 2026
The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — June 30, 2026
NASA's space weather trackers also note: A M1.3 class solar flare occurred on the Sun. Aurora Australis. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
June 29, 2026
Aurora Australis — June 29, 2026
Agency for Defense Development has a South Korean ADD Solid-Fuel SLV on the pad at Sea Launch, set to fly tomorrow. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
June 28, 2026
There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — June 28, 2026
Aurora Australis. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
June 27, 2026
Quick solar update: the Sun is quite active, with numerou... — June 27, 2026
The Moon is waning gibbous, rising a bit later each night. Early evening offers good dark sky time before moonrise. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
June 26, 2026
The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — June 26, 2026
Aurora Australis. Launch coming up later today: an Electron from Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, operated by Rocket Lab. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
June 25, 2026
There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — June 25, 2026
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.
June 24, 2026
The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — June 24, 2026
Aurora Australis. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
June 23, 2026
Aurora Australis — June 23, 2026
Aurora Australis. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
June 22, 2026
The Sun is putting on a show for solar observers. — June 22, 2026
Aurora Australis. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
June 21, 2026
There is plenty of activity on the Sun right now. — June 21, 2026
Aurora Australis. Launch coming up later today: 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.
June 20, 2026
The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — June 20, 2026
NASA's space weather trackers also note: A M1.3 class solar flare occurred on the Sun. Aurora Australis. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
June 19, 2026
The Sun has been active lately, with several sunspot grou... — June 19, 2026
Aurora Australis. Launch coming up later today: a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, 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.
June 18, 2026
Heads up for asteroid fans: 2003 LN6 passes Earth today, ... — June 18, 2026
Heads up for asteroid fans: 2003 LN6 passes Earth today, roughly 3 times the Moon's distance. It's comparable to a large aircraft, harmless, but fun to track. Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.
June 17, 2026
Asteroid flyby alert: 2003 LN6, roughly as long as a comm... — June 17, 2026
Asteroid flyby alert: 2003 LN6, roughly as long as a commercial airliner, passes roughly 3 times the Moon's distance tomorrow. These close approaches happen ... Portions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.