Star Diary podcast

BBC Sky at Night Magazine brings you Star Diary – a weekly stargazing podcast guide. Join our team of astronomy experts as they lead you through the best times to see the Moon, planets and constellations that week, along with details of major events such as meteor showers and eclipses. Enjoy our new Star Diary episode every Sunday, plus once a month we bring you a special bonus episode with a leading space expert.

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Look up! Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Professor Chris Lintott present the iconic, inspirational look at cutting-edge space science and the incredible universe all around us. Sign up for more interesting facts and mystries that will blow up your mind with amazing astronomical secrets..

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Sign up to receive the BBC Sky at Night Magazine e-newsletter and we'll send you regular updates to your email inbox on the best things to see after dark. Each week you'll receive practical stargazing tips, the latest space and astronomy news and reviews of the latest kit helping you unlock the wonders of the night sky. You'll also get Moon phases and times, as well as sunrise and sunset timings.

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Earth from space

Picture of planet Earth from space captured by astronauts from the International Space Station, Earth and moon orbiting in their respective motions desplaying an eerie yet beautiful configuration.