Blazars, Bootids and a Blackout Moon
This week we explore one of the darkest, and most dynamic, weeks of the season for stargazing. With a New Moon on June 25th, we get a prime window to explore the deep sky, from the glowing heart of th...
22 Juni 202510min
Under the Same Stars: Ancient Astronomy
The week of June 15th to the 21st includes a waning Moon approaching perigee, a lineup of bright planets at both dusk and dawn, and the breathtaking rise of the Milky Way’s galactic core in the southe...
15 Juni 202517min
Sunspots, Moon Tricks, and Meteors at Dawn
This week there’s a sky full of surprises. From the lowest full moon in nearly two decades—the golden-hued Strawberry Moon—to the elusive Arietid meteor shower peaking in broad daylight, there’s a lot...
8 Juni 202515min
Urban Alignments and Cosmic Parking Spots
As June begins, the night sky greets stargazers with a blend of familiar favorites. This week we highlight a picturesque conjunction between Mars and the crescent moon, and Venus shines brightly as th...
1 Juni 202514min
New Moon Week and the Mystery of Missing Green Stars
This week the New Moon arrives—perfect conditions for spotting deep-sky wonders. Discover five must-see celestial objects to track down while the skies are dark, from ancient globular clusters to swir...
25 Maj 20259min
Erased from the Charts, but Still Etched in the Stars
As the Moon wanes and the morning planets take center stage, we turn our gaze to a part of the sky rarely discussed on Star Trails: the Southern Hemisphere. In this episode, we take a journey through ...
18 Maj 202513min
A Crown, a Ghost Planet, and a Star That Ate Another Star
In this week’s episode we’re chasing mysteries in all directions — from the icy edges of our solar system to the fiery hearts of dying stars.First, we explore the renewed buzz around Planet Nine, the ...
11 Maj 202512min
Tracking Vesta and Exploring Alien Worlds
This week we start with the waxing Moon as it heads toward May’s micromoon, the Flower Moon. Jupiter and Mars light up the western sky, while Venus, Saturn, and elusive Mercury put on a show before su...
4 Maj 202514min
