SkyCaramba

SkyCaramba
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SkyCaramba

Podcast about astronomy and the joys of watching the skies at night--and sometimes during the day

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Change of direction

    Why do the planets seem to go back and forth in our sky when they're all going the same way around the sun? Mercury's about to emerge into the evening sky. No pre-dawn planet watching for now. So get to know the current morning stars. Is Cygnus flying in the right place?

    5 min

  2. FEB 2

    Air in the way

    Even though we see through air, it's not as transparent as we think. It gets in the way. Venus, Saturn, and Neptune are close on the celestial dome. They're fairly easy to see for now. Mars moves deeper into Gemini. Jupiter resumes direct motion this week.

    6 min

  3. JAN 26

    The dog nights of winter

    Mars pushes into Gemini. Jupiter prepares to turn around. Venus enters Pisces. And with two dogs crossing the sky, why don't northern hemisphere residents call these the dog nights of winter?

    5 min

  4. JAN 19

    Pondering predictions for the Blaze Star

    Venus soars above Saturn. Jupiter and the Hyades are high at dusk. Mars passes Pollux. And how can scientists know when the Blaze Star in Corona Borealis will flare up?

    5 min

  5. JAN 12

    How the celestial twins are half-brothers

    The moon passes in front of Mars. Venus passes Saturn. The moon's near Pollux and Mars. And let's discuss how Gemini, the celestial twins, aren't full brothers.

    5 min

  6. JAN 5

    Perihelion has passed

    Jupiter remains near the Hyades. The moon visits Venus and Saturn. Mercury continues on its way out of the morning sky. And Earth is getting farther away from the sun. But if you think that's why it's cold where you are now, you're wrong.

    6 min

  7. 12/29/2024

    Quick! See some quadrantids

    Venus is approaching greatest elongation and heading toward Saturn. Jupiter and Mars are good sights all night. Mercury's still a morning object. And this week is a good time to look for Quadrantid meteor showers.

    5 min

  8. 12/22/2024

    Plenty of planet watching all night

    Venus passes through Capricornus on the way toward Saturn in Aquarius. Jupiter heads toward the Hyades. Mars goes back toward Gemini. Mercury moves by the scorpion's head.

    4 min
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About

Podcast about astronomy and the joys of watching the skies at night--and sometimes during the day

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  • Creator
    SkyCaramba
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    229
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SkyCaramba
  • Show Website
    SkyCaramba

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