Star Diary

BBC Sky at Night Magazine
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The astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

  1. 2D AGO

    Listening to black holes colliding

    Tessa Baker discusses newly-discovered cosmic collisions and how they’re helping her unlock the secrets of the Universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    23 min

  2. JAN 6

    New Year, new stargazing – January 2026

    Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see in the night sky to kick off a new year of stargazing. Happy 2026 everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    29 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    3D-mapping an alien world

    Astronomer Anjali Piette reveals how she and colleagues created a 3D view of a scorching gas giant around a distant star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    22 min

  4. 11/28/2025

    Christmas stargazing 2025

    Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal what you should be looking at in the December 2025 night sky, including the best planets, the Geminid meteor shower, Orion and top times to see the Moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    27 min
  5. Have scientists solved Webb’s ‘impossible’ black holes?

    11/14/2025

    Have scientists solved Webb’s ‘impossible’ black holes?

    Astronomers say the James Webb Space Telescope has seen black holes at the dawn of time that shouldn't exist. But a new study may be able to explain what's going on. Astronomer Seb Hoenig reveals how a new look at the early Universe could show that JWST has got black holes all wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    21 min

  6. 10/31/2025

    See the Moon and planets under truly dark skies

    As winter gets underway, we’re approaching the darkest time of year. Find out the best times to see the Moon and planets this month, including November’s supermoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    31 min
  7. Can a planet have a planet?

    10/14/2025

    Can a planet have a planet?

    Astronomer Belinda Damian discusses her research into the giant, free-floating worlds that may one day be able to form their own planetary systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    18 min

  8. 09/29/2025

    See gas giants Jupiter and Saturn at their best

    Find out how to see the biggest planets in the Solar System while they’re big and bright, and find out what makes the Harvest Moon so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    32 min
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About

The astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

Information

  • Creator
    BBC Sky at Night Magazine
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    359
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Our Media
  • Show Website
    Star Diary

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