Star Signs: Go Stargazing!

Star Signs: Go Stargazing!

By Stargazing✦London

Brought to you by Stargazing✦London, Star Signs is a podcast all about the night sky. Tune in each month for stargazing guides, as well as interviews with fascinating people whose lives overlap with the stars. Find out more at stargazing.london

Episodes

Autumn 2022 Skyguide

Welcome to the Autumn 2022 Skyguide. In this episode, we explore the highlights for autumn, from the equinox on 23 September up the solstice on 21 December. Find out where and when to see October's partial solar eclipse at https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2022-october-25 Find out more about December's occultation of Mars at https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20221208_16_100 Star Signs is presented by astronomer, author and founder Tom Kerss. You can find Tom's new book, Observing Our Solar System, at https://mybook.to/SolSys If you want a complete beginner's guide to astronomy, you can support this podcast by becoming a student at Stargazing London. Sign up for our online course, Stargazing Made Simple, and use code STARSIGNS2020 to save 20% at the checkout! Find out more and sign up at https://stargazing.london
24/09/2226m 45s

Stargazers: Dr. Melanie Windridge

Welcome to STARGAZERS, a series of interviews with fascinating people whose lives overlap with the stars. The guest for this episode is Dr. Melanie Windridge, Plasma Physicist, Author and Aurora Chaser. Find out more about Melanie's work at https://melaniewindridge.co.uk Follow Melanie on Twitter at https://twitter.com/m_windridge Find Melanie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/m_windridge/ Melanie's book, Aurora: In Search of the Northern Lights can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/28014506-aurora Tom's book, Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56484076-northern-lights Star Signs is brought to you by Stargazing✦London, where you can find astronomy courses and children's books to help you and your little ones engage with the night sky. Find out more at https://stargazing.london
23/08/2256m 11s

August 2022 Skyguide

Welcome to the August 2022 Skyguide. In this episode, we explore the highlights for August, as well as September up until the equinox. This is the last monthly Skyguide episode. Future Skyguide uploads will cover full astronomical seasons. Star Signs is presented by astronomer, author and founder Tom Kerss. You can find Tom's children's book, The Squirrel that Watched the Stars at https://books.stargazing.london You can watch the read aloud audiobook on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOv6ke9JhUc If you want a complete beginner's guide to astronomy, you can support this podcast by becoming a student at Stargazing London. Sign up for our online course, Stargazing Made Simple, and use code STARSIGNS2020 to save 20% at the checkout! Find out more and sign up at https://stargazing.london
30/07/2225m 57s

July 2022 Skyguide

Welcome to the July 2022 Skyguide. In this episode, we explore the highlights for July, including the closest Full Moon of the year and the return of enhanced meteor activity. Star Signs is presented by astronomer, author and founder Tom Kerss. You can find Tom's children's book, The Squirrel that Watched the Stars at https://books.stargazing.london You can watch the read aloud audiobook on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOv6ke9JhUc If you want a complete beginner's guide to astronomy, you can support this podcast by becoming a student at Stargazing London. Sign up for our online course, Stargazing Made Simple, and use code STARSIGNS2020 to save 20% at the checkout! Find out more and sign up at https://stargazing.london
01/07/2225m 30s

Stargazers: Dr. Ryan French

Welcome to STARGAZERS, a series of interviews with fascinating people whose lives overlap with the stars. The guest for this episode is Dr. Ryan French, Solar Physicist. Find out more about Ryan's work at https://www.ryanjfrench.com Follow Ryan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RyanJFrench Find Ryan on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanjfrench Star Signs is brought to you by Stargazing✦London, where you can find astronomy courses and children's books to help you and your little ones engage with the night sky. Find out more at https://stargazing.london
21/06/2252m 25s

June 2022 Skyguide

Welcome to the June 2022 Skyguide. In this episode, we explore the highlights for June, including the second in our season of 'supermoons', a series of beautiful conjunctions and the centre of the Milky Way. Star Signs is presented by astronomer, author and founder Tom Kerss. You can find Tom's children's book, The Squirrel that Watched the Stars at https://books.stargazing.london You can watch the read aloud audiobook on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOv6ke9JhUc If you want a complete beginner's guide to astronomy, you can support this podcast by becoming a student at Stargazing London. Sign up for our online course, Stargazing Made Simple, and use code STARSIGNS2020 to save 20% at the checkout! Find out more and sign up at https://stargazing.london
29/05/2220m 29s

May 2022 Skyguide

Welcome to the May 2022 Skyguide! In this episode, we'll see what's happening in the night sky throughout the month of May. The year's first near-perigee Full Moon (or 'supermoon') slips into the shadow of the Earth for a spectacular total lunar eclipse. You can find out how the eclipse will appear where you are at https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2022-may-16 Star Signs is presented by astronomer, author and founder Tom Kerss. You can find Tom's children's book, The Squirrel that Watched the Stars at https://books.stargazing.london You can watch the read aloud audiobook on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOv6ke9JhUc If you want a complete beginner's guide to astronomy, you can support this podcast by becoming a student at Stargazing London. Sign up for our online course, Stargazing Made Simple, and use code STARSIGNS2022 to save 20% at the checkout! Find out more and sign up at https://stargazing.london
28/04/2231m 2s

Stargazers: David Eicher

Welcome to STARGAZERS, a series of interviews with fascinating people whose lives overlap with the stars. The guest for this episode is David Eicher, astronomy writer and editor-in-chief at Astronomy Magazine. Find out more about Astronomy Magazine at https://www.astronomy.com Follow David's work on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/davidjohneicher Follow David on Twitter at https://twitter.com/deicherstar Star Signs is brought to you by Stargazing✦London, where you can find astronomy courses and children's books to help you and your little ones engage with the night sky. Find out more at https://stargazing.london
22/04/2257m 31s

April 2022 Skyguide

Welcome to the April 2022 Skyguide! In this episode, we'll see what's happening in the night sky throughout the month of April. The Pink Moon competes with a rise in meteor activity, and then visits a stunning precession of planets in the morning sky. Star Signs is presented by astronomer, author and founder Tom Kerss. You can find Tom's children's book, The Squirrel that Watched the Stars at https://books.stargazing.london You can watch the read aloud audiobook on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOv6ke9JhUc If you want a complete beginner's guide to astronomy, you can support this podcast by becoming a student at Stargazing London. Sign up for our online course, Stargazing Made Simple, and use code STARSIGNS2022 to save 20% at the checkout! Find out more and sign up at https://stargazing.london
01/04/2223m 13s

Stargazers: Prof. Lucie Green

Welcome to the inaugural episode of STARGAZERS, a series of interviews with fascinating people whose lives overlap with the stars. The guest for this episode is Professor Lucie Green, solar physicist and science communicator. Find out more about Lucie’s research at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/mssl/people/prof-lucie-green Follow Lucie on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Dr_Lucie Discover Lucie’s book, 15 Million Degrees: A Journey to the Centre of the Sun at https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/187/187592/15-million-degrees/9780241963555.html Star Signs is brought to you by Stargazing✦London, where you can find astronomy courses and children's books to help you and your little ones engage with the night sky. Find out more at https://stargazing.london
19/03/2248m 14s

March 2022 Skyguide

Welcome to the March 2022 Skyguide! In this episode, we'll see what's happening in the night sky throughout the month of March. The 20th brings the equinox and the start of a new season, whilst the planets gather in the mornings before the dawn. Star Signs is presented by astronomer, author and founder Tom Kerss. If you want a complete beginner's guide to astronomy, you can support this podcast by becoming a student at Stargazing London. Sign up for our online course, Stargazing Made Simple, and use code STARSIGNS2022 to save 20% at the checkout! Find out more and sign up at https://stargazing.london
27/02/2228m 7s

Late February 2022

This episode covers what to see in the sky for the second half of February. Star Signs is about to change format, so look out for the complete March skyguide! Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
13/02/2213m 16s

Week commencing 7 February 2022

The Snow Moon continues through Taurus as Mars and Venus meet in the morning. Find out when to see the International Space Station where you are: https://spotthestation.nasa.gov Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
06/02/2211m 25s

Week commencing 31 January 2022

February kicks off with dark skies around New Moon, and a beautiful triangle takes shape in the morning. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
29/01/2213m 25s

Week commencing 24 January 2022

The Waning Moon meets Mars, Venus and Mercury in the morning. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
23/01/2211m 45s

Week commencing 17 January 2022

The first Full Moon of 2022, the Full Wolf Moon, is here! Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
16/01/2212m 27s

Week commencing 10 January 2022

The Wolf Moon is on the way, but not before meeting Gemini the Twins. See the mysterious Moon rock resolved by the Yutu 2 rover: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/07/science/moon-cube-china-rover.html Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
08/01/2215m 57s

Week commencing 3 January 2022

The sky rings in the new year with 2022's first meteor shower - the Quadrantids - as the Waxing Moon encounters the planets. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
02/01/2214m 25s

Week commencing 27 December 2021

Happy New Year! The Solar System is full of delights to help us celebrate as we look ahead to 2022's astronomy highlights.  Watch the James Webb Space Telescope and its upper stage rocket booster sail through the stars after launch: https://twitter.com/tomkerss/status/1475112278898917376 Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
27/12/2115m 46s

Week commencing 20 December 2021

The Solar System continues to delight us as the December Solstice and Christmas arrive! Find out more about how and where to see Comet Leonard in the Southern Hemisphere this week: https://theskylive.com/planetarium?obj=cometleonard Find out more about the James Webb Space Telescope and watch the launch live on 24 December: https://www.inverse.com/science/james-webb-launch-date-time-livestream Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
18/12/2113m 41s

Week commencing 13 December 2021

The 2021 Geminid Meteor Shower peak arrives, followed by the Full Cold Moon. Find out more about how and where to see Comet Leonard this week: https://theskylive.com/planetarium?obj=cometleonard Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
11/12/2115m 55s

Week commencing 6 December 2021

A series of beautiful lunar-planetary conjunctions grace our evening skies as Orion reaches its best. Find out more about how and where to see Comet Leonard this week: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/comet-c-2021-a1-leonard/ For more updates about this comet and other events in the night sky... Subscribe to the newsletter: https://courses.stargazing.london/p/newsletter Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomkerss Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
04/12/2114m 3s

Week commencing 29 November 2021

The New Moon brings the last eclipse of 2021, but it's very exclusive! Find out more about the Solar Eclipse of 4 December: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2021-december-4 But Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras in the US from 1 December. Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Northern-Lights-Definitive-Guide-Auroras/dp/000846555X/ Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-northern-lights-tom-kerss/1138740234?ean=9780008465551 Books-a-Million: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Northern-Lights/Tom-Kerss/9780008465551?id=8380348702304 Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
27/11/2113m 46s

Week commencing 22 November 2021

Tiny Ceres reaches opposition as a trio of bright planets line up in the evening sky. Sign up to the Stargazing✦London newsletter to get our Black Friday deal this week: https://courses.stargazing.london/p/newsletter Find Ceres at opposition with this guide from BBC Sky at Night Magazine: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/dwarf-planet-ceres/ Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
20/11/2114m 21s

Week commencing 15 November 2021

The Full Beaver Moon brings the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century! Find out where and when to see the eclipse here: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2021-november-19 Hear about the Northern Lights in Tom's interview on the BBC Sky at Night Magazine's Radio Astronomy podcast: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/podcasts/how-see-northern-lights-aurora/ Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
13/11/2114m 30s

Week commencing 8 November 2021

Meteors and star clusters glitter on moonless nights. Find out more about Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras and buy a copy at various online stores here: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56484076-northern-lights Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
07/11/2113m 13s

Week commencing 1 November 2021

Meteors and star clusters glitter on moonless nights. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
30/10/2114m 9s

Week commencing 25 October 2021

Halloween brings the Pleiades high overhead, as Mercury and Venus both reach their best. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
23/10/2113m 33s

Week commencing 18 October 2021

Halley's Comet delivers the annual Orionid Meteor Shower just after the Hunter's Moon. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
16/10/2112m 25s

Week commencing 11 October 2021

The Moon meets the Gas Giants as Venus pierces the Scorpion's heart. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
10/10/2112m 39s

Week commencing 4 October 2021

The New Moon arrives just before the peak of the Draconid Meteor Shower. Book a FREE place on An Evening with the Northern Lights at https://stargazing.london/p/an-evening-with-the-northern-lights Buy Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras from Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3E6FAOb Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
01/10/2115m 41s

Week commencing 27 September 2021

We look ahead to the astronomical highlights of the season. Book a FREE place on An Evening with the Northern Lights at https://stargazing.london/p/an-evening-with-the-northern-lights Buy Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras from Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3E6FAOb Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
26/09/2113m 41s

Week commencing 20 September 2021

The equinox begins a new season just after the Full Harvest Moon. Buy Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras from Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3E6FAOb Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
19/09/2114m 27s

Week commencing 13 September 2021

A solar system spectacular rounds out the week as a new season approaches. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
12/09/2110m 52s

Week commencing 6 September 2021

The Harvest Moon awakens to meet Venus in the evening sky. Find out more about my book - Northern Lights: The definitive guide to auroras: https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008465551 Buy Northern Lights on Amazon, available in Paperback (UK), ebook and audiobook, and Paperback (US) from 1 December: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Northern-Lights-definitive-guide-auroras/dp/000846555X/ Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
03/09/2113m 58s

Week commencing 30 August 2021

The Alpha Aurigids reach their peak and Venus has a date with Spica. Find out more about my book - Northern Lights: The definitive guide to auroras: https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008465551 Pre-order or buy the book on Amazon, available in Paperback (UK), ebook and audiobook from 2 September, and Paperback (US) from 1 December: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Northern-Lights-definitive-guide-auroras/dp/000846555X/ Buy YOU CAN explore the universe from Amazon, available in the US on 1 September: https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Explore-Universe-Kerss/dp/0008420971/ Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
28/08/2112m 31s

Week commencing 23 August 2021

We trade one meteor shower for another as the Sturgeon Moon wanes. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
21/08/2112m 30s

Week commencing 16 August 2021

Jupiter reaches opposition before meeting a Blue Moon. Find out more about RS Ophiuchi from Sky & Telescope at https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/recurrent-nova-rs-ophiuchi-just-blew-its-top/ Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
14/08/2111m 58s

Week commencing 9 August 2021

The Perseid Meteor Shower is here! Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
07/08/2114m 46s

Week commencing 2 August 2021

Saturn reaches opposition as the New Moon brings dark nights for meteor hunting. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today! Use code APOLLO15 until 7 August to save 50% on the complete course! Find out more about the Collins Stargazing audiobook at https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Collins-Stargazing-Audiobook/0008490740?qid=1627300963
01/08/2117m 6s

Week commencing 26 July 2021

The Alpha Capricornids reach their peak as Saturn approaches opposition. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today! Join me and my friend, colleague and co-author Radmila for a special live online event on 27 July. Use code STARGAZER50 to save 50% on your booking! Find out more and book at https://stargazing.london/p/stargazing-and-the-city-live-jul21
24/07/2113m 13s

Week commencing 19 July 2021

The Full Buck Moon is here, and it joined the gas giants. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today! Join me and my friend, colleague and co-author Radmila for a special live online event on 27 July. Find out more and book at https://stargazing.london/p/stargazing-and-the-city-live-jul21
18/07/2112m 5s

Week commencing 12 July 2021

Mars and Venus meet in the sunset skies in a magical conjunction. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
10/07/2114m 13s

Week commencing 5 July 2021

The New Moon brings the darkest skies of July before lining up to meet Mars and Venus. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
03/07/2113m 44s

Week commencing 28 June 2021

Mercury reaches its greatest elongation in the morning sky as a new meteor shower begins. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
26/06/2111m 45s

Week commencing 21 June 2021

A new season arrives along with the final superman of the year. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
19/06/2114m 21s

Week commencing 14 June 2021

The First Quarter Strawberry Moon hails the end of an astronomical season. To see my photo of the 10 June Solar Eclipse from Greenwich, go to https://twitter.com/tomkerss/status/1402944934165061633 Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
12/06/2111m 39s

Week commencing 7 June 2021

As the New Moon passes in front of the Sun, an annular solar eclipse dazzles over the arctic whilst millions more see partial phases. To find out if you can see the 10 June solar eclipse where you are, go to https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2021-june-10 Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
04/06/2114m 31s

Week commencing 31 May 2021

The Moon wanes towards a very special New phase in June, whilst Venus climbs into the sunset sky. Star Signs is supported by you, when you become a student at Stargazing✦London. Go to https://stargazing.london and take a FREE stargazing course today!
29/05/2110m 40s

Week commencing 24 May 2021

The Flower Moon blossoms red over the Pacific and the 'Rival of Mars' reaches its best. Click here to find out more about my book, YOU CAN explore the universe. Buy your copy from Bookshop | Amazon | Blackwell's Click here for more information about the Total Lunar Eclipse on 26 May. Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this month at stargazing.london
21/05/2112m 16s

Week commencing 17 May 2021

The growing Flower Moon crosses Leo's heart and a nova appears in Cassiopeia. Click here to find out more about my book, YOU CAN explore the universe. Buy your copy from Bookshop | Amazon | Blackwell's Click here for more information about where to find Nova Cassiopeia 2021. Good luck! Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this month at stargazing.london
14/05/2112m 29s

Week commencing 10 May 2021

The young Moon joins the evening planets in the west before the Summer Triangle rises in the east. Click here to find out more about my book, YOU CAN explore the universe. Pre-order or buy from Bookshop | Amazon | Blackwell's Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this month at stargazing.london
07/05/2110m 57s

Week commencing 3 May 2021

The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower reaches its peak as tiny pieces of Halley's Comet burn up in our atmosphere. Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this month at stargazing.london.
01/05/2112m 1s

Week commencing 26 April 2021

The Pink Supermoon is here, whilst Mercury and Venus pair up at sunset. Click here to read about NASA's Ingenuity drone helicopter and see video of its first two flights. Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this year at stargazing.london.
23/04/2115m 23s

Week commencing 19 April 2021

April's meteor activity reaches its peak as Mercury catches up to Venus for a tricky conjunction. Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this year at stargazing.london.
16/04/2115m 51s

Week commencing 12 April 2021

Shooting stars are on the rise as the new lunation begins. Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this year at stargazing.london. Click here to find out how to see the occultation of Mars by the Moon on Saturday 17th.
09/04/2115m 29s

Week commencing 5 April 2021

The Moon meets some morning appointments and Mars approaches the Galactic Anticenter. Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this year at stargazing.london. Click here to read more about how satellites are brightening our skies and find out more about the International Dark Sky Association. Click here to find out more about the UK APPG for Dark Skies.
02/04/2114m 57s

Week commencing 29 March 2020

April arrives with with the Moon lighting up the Easter mornings. Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this year at stargazing.london. Click here to see the latest image from the Event Horizon Telescope.
27/03/2112m 31s

Week commencing 22 March 2021

The first 'supermoon' of 2021 is here - the Full Worm Moon. Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this year at stargazing.london.
20/03/2113m 18s

Week commencing 15 March 2021

A new season arrives with the March Equinox, and Taurus puts on a dramatic show. Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this year at stargazing.london. Click here to preorder Northern Lights from HarperCollins.
13/03/2114m 52s

Week commencing 8 March 2021

Stars surround Mars as the Moon meets the morning planets. Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this year at stargazing.london.
06/03/2113m 27s

Week commencing 1 March 2021

Sound from Mars! The Red Planet makes a rare and beautiful conjunction with the Pleiades this week. Star Signs is a Stargazing✦London production. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course later this year at stargazing.london.
27/02/2114m 43s

Week commencing 22 February 2021

The Full Snow Moon brings February to a close as the busy planet Mars prepares to dazzle. Sign up for a FREE stargazing course at Stargazing✦London.
20/02/2112m 41s

Week commencing 15 February 2021

Look out for Mars! As NASA's new mission arrives, the red planet shines in our night sky. Sign up early for a FREE stargazing course at https://stargazing.london
13/02/2112m 57s

Week commencing 8 February 2021

The New Moon brings Lunar New Year and dark skies to hunt for sparkly star clusters.
06/02/2112m 45s

Week commencing 1 February 2021

Remembering Apollo 14 as the waning Moon visits two beautiful stars.
30/01/2110m 45s

Week commencing 25 January 2021

The year's first Full Moon - the Wolf Moon - lights up the last week of January.
23/01/2112m 11s

Week commencing 18 January 2021

Mercury reaches its best after sunset and the Moon visits Mars.
16/01/2111m 7s

Week commencing 11 January 2021

The New Moon brings conjunctions and the darkest nights of January.
09/01/2113m 11s

Week commencing 4 January 2021

2021 will be a big year for space as a rare triple conjunction arrives.
02/01/2112m 59s

Week commencing 28 December 2020

The Cold Moon sees out 2020 and the Quandrantids bring in the New Year.
26/12/2012m 5s

Week commencing 21 December 2020

The December Solstice brings with it the last major astronomical event of 2020!
19/12/2015m 1s

Week commencing 14 December 2020

The Geminid Meteor Shower lights up the sky as a Total Solar Eclipse brings a New Moon just in time.
12/12/2014m 57s

Week commencing 7 December 2020

The Geminids ramp up to the weekend, as the Moon meets Venus in the morning.
06/12/2013m 10s

Week commencing 30 November 2020

Venus feels the Force this week as the Moon visits the Manger.
28/11/2010m 50s

Week commencing 23 November 2020

The Beaver Moon passes Mars before putting on a Penumbral Eclipse.
20/11/2014m 38s

Week commencing 16 November 2020

A young crescent Moon meets the gas giants as the Pleiades Cluster reaches its best.
13/11/2012m 0s

Week commencing 9 November 2020

The Northern Taurids reach their peak and the Moon makes friends in the morning sky.
07/11/2013m 14s

Week commencing 2 November 2020

See all five naked eye planets in one night as the night sky's brightest star takes the stage.
30/10/2011m 12s

Week commencing 26 October 2020

Halloween brings October's second Full Moon, but is it a Blue Moon?
24/10/2011m 19s

Week commencing 19 October 2020

The Orionids are here! Halley's Comet brings us a reliable meteor shower with favourable conditions.
17/10/2013m 44s

Week commencing 12 October 2020

Mars comes to opposition and the Orionid Meteor Shower begins.
10/10/2012m 27s

Week commencing 5 October 2020

As Mars makes its closest approach to the Earth, a European spacecraft makes a big discovery under the martian ice.
03/10/2012m 15s

Week commencing 28 September 2020

The Harvest Moon finally arrives before meeting Mars and Venus finds a bright partner in the stars.
26/09/209m 50s

Week commencing 21 September 2020

Could Venus host life? And the Harvest Moon takes shape.
19/09/2011m 9s

Week commencing 14 September 2020

A beautiful morning conjunction kickstarts the week as dark skies return.
12/09/2012m 3s

Week commencing 7 September 2020

Mars comes to a standstill as the Moon gets set for a stunning conjunction.
05/09/2012m 32s

Week commencing 31 August 2020

September's Full Moon arrives, but it's not the Harvest Moon! And Mars blinks out of view for some.
29/08/2010m 46s

Week commencing 24 August 2020

The growing Corn Moon visits the mighty Gas Giants and Mars passes a milestone.
22/08/2010m 2s

Week commencing 17 August 2020

Go on the hunt for a naked eye cluster 25,000 light years away as the New Moon brings dark skies.
14/08/2013m 12s

Week commencing 10 August 2020

The peak of the Perseids is here! Tune in for a complete guide to one of the year's best meteor showers.
08/08/2014m 41s

Week commencing 3 August 2020

The Perseids begin as NEOWISE fades, and the Moon meets Mars for a close conjunction.
01/08/2011m 4s

Week commencing 27 July 2020

A fleet of spacecraft blast off to Mars, and two meteor showers reach their peak.
25/07/2010m 42s

Week commencing 20 July 2020

Comet NEOWISE continues to shine but did astronomers really discover a new star sign?
18/07/2011m 35s

Week commencing 13 July 2020

Find Comet F3 NEOWISE with your unaided eye and watch a string of planets light up the sky.
11/07/2011m 17s

Week commencing 6 July 2020

The Moon buddies up with the Gas Giants and Mars, and we find Hercules' Arrow in the Summer Triangle.
04/07/2012m 53s

Week commencing 29 June 2020

The Buck Moon brushes antlers with the shadow of the Earth for another penumbral lunar eclipse.
27/06/2011m 5s

Week commencing 22 June 2020

A new lunation begins as the planets shine for those who stay up late.
20/06/2014m 28s

Week commencing 15 June 2020

The Moon occults both Venus and the Sun, and the June Solstice arrives.
13/06/2012m 54s

Week commencing 8 June 2020

The Moon visits Jupiter, Saturn and Mars while Mercury slips toward the sunset.
06/06/2013m 21s

Week commencing 1 June 2020

See Mercury at its best before the Full Strawberry Moon meets the shadow of the Earth.
30/05/2011m 36s

Week commencing 25 May 2020

Venus leaves, Mercury arrives, and the celestial teapot pours milky tea.
23/05/2014m 33s

Week commencing 18 May 2020

The New Moon arrives and Venus puts on one final performance in the evening sky.
15/05/2013m 27s

Week commencing 11 May 2020

Venus begins to slip away as the heart of the Scorpion rises.
09/05/2013m 2s

Week commencing 4 May 2020

The Full Flower Moon meets a meteor shower for a spectacular Solar System Double Bill.
03/05/2015m 35s

Week commencing 27 April 2020

Venus is as its brightest as the Flower Moon begins to blossom.
26/04/2014m 55s

Week commencing 20 April 2020

The New Moon is here, just in time for the Lyrid Meteor Shower!
18/04/2013m 52s

Week commencing 13 April 2020

How to go stargazing in lockdown and looking back fifty years to Apollo 13.
11/04/2017m 1s

Week commencing 6 April 2020

The 'Super' Pink Moon arrives and the Virgo salutes wine-lovers everywhere.
03/04/2015m 13s

Week commencing 30 March 2020

Venus meets the Pleiades, Mars meets Saturn and we meet Spica.
27/03/2013m 36s

Week commencing 23 March 2020

The Moon and Venus join the Pleiades and can you find the tuft of the Lion's tail?
22/03/2013m 44s

Week commencing 16 March 2020

See an unmissable morning conjunction and look up for the Lion's tail.
13/03/2013m 39s

Week commencing 9 March 2020

The Super Worm Moon arrives and Leo harbours a secret super-planet!
06/03/2014m 39s

Week commencing 2 March 2020

Betelgeuse comes back from the brink and we seek out the Lion's heart.
01/03/2015m 43s

Week commencing 24 February 2020

Why is February one day longer? And can you find the Hexagon?
21/02/2014m 26s

Week commencing 17 February 2020

The mornings solar system has a busy week and we find the little dog.
14/02/2015m 6s

Week commencing 10 February 2020

Mercury shines at sunset and we search for a heard of starry goats.
07/02/2015m 3s

Week commencing 3 February 2020

'Supermoon' season begins with this week's Snow Moon and the twin clusters of Taurus light up the sky.
01/02/2013m 31s

Week commencing 27 January 2020

The Moon meets Venus and we hunt for the Beehive Cluster.
24/01/2013m 24s

Week commencing 20 January 2020

The New Moon brings the Chinese Lunar New Year and how similar are the twins of Gemini?
17/01/2014m 43s

Week commencing 13 January 2020

Mars meets its rival in the morning sky, as the Moon passes bright Regulus.
10/01/2014m 12s

Week commencing 6 January 2020

The very first eclipse of the new decade will be widely seen in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
03/01/2013m 15s

Week commencing 30 December 2019

The Quandrantid Meteor Shower kicks off a year of great stargazing as we look ahead to 2020.
27/12/1914m 4s

Week commencing 23 December 2019

Go on the hunt for the night sky's most Christmassy star, as the Moon and Sun form a ring of fire over Asia.
20/12/1915m 15s

Week commencing 16 December 2019

As the Geminids end, the Ursids begin, and the December solstice arrives bringing long nights to northern stargazers.
13/12/1914m 9s

Week commencing 9 December 2019

Shooting stars and the Full Moon light up our skies as the Geminid Meteor Shower peaks.
06/12/1914m 26s

Week commencing 2 December 2019

The Moon brightens and grows as the Geminid Meteor Shower begins.
29/11/1915m 28s

Week commencing 25 November 2019

Find the Moon and five planets this week, just after sunset or just before sunrise.
22/11/1915m 1s

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