Today on #365DaysOfAstro: the phantom meteor shower probably caused by Comet Blanpain. Another issue: target asteroid for students.
Nov 7th: Observing With Webb in November 2020
All five naked-eye planets are easily visible at different parts of the night, the Leonids will grace the mid-month skies, and the Moon makes its monthly visits in line with the planets.
Nov 5th: Objects to Observe in the November 2020 Night Sky
The Actual Astronomy Podcast presents Objects to Observe in the November Night Sky. In this episode we focus on sky events to help newcomers learn the night sky as we discuss Meteor Showers, Comets to locate and how to use the Moon to find Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Mars, Venus and Mercury!
Oct 3rd: Observing With Webb in October 2020
Mars Month! October is pretty awesome this year. Two Full Moons, one on Halloween, four brilliantly positioned planets, the Orionid Meteor Shower, and the opposition of Mars are making October of 2020 a rich month for getting out there and investigating the night sky
Jul 5th: Dead Comet Dust & Earthly Moon Rock
Today we have story about the Phoenicids meteor shower and moon rock brought back by Apollo 14 astronauts. #365DaysOfAstro #travelersinthenight stories.
Apr 4th: Observing With Webb in April 2020
Three planets still hanging out in the early mornings, an early month unusual conjunction, and a meteor shower make this time of socially distancing ourselves a great time to get outside at night!
Dec 20th: Guest: Anita Gale of Space Settlement Design Competitions
Weekly news: OSIRIS-REx sample sites have been selected. Annular solar eclipse in Indonesia. Ursids meteor shower, and UV Auroras on Mars
Dec 13th: Charlie Duke & Tom O’Connor from AstroGrams
Dec 7th: Observing With Webb in November 2019
December, though probably very cold, will bring us some close encounters, a meteor showers, all 5 naked-eye planets, and some very long nights.