EVSN - Science in Pairs & Moon Plans Redux
The 365 Days of Astronomy
From April 1, 2026. No foolin’! Once again, we’re going to attempt to get you up to date with what is going down at NASA. In addition to NASA updates, we have stories of science that comes in twos. From 2 planets forming in a disk to 2 stars coming together to shine brightly, to two asteroids that together orbit the Sun a bit faster, to two planets that collided, … it is a week for pairs. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends...
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UNAWE Space Scoop - A Rule-Breaking Supermassive Black Hole
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Astronomers have spotted a supermassive black hole, or SMBH, that is breaking all the rules! Well, one rule anyway. It’s called eROSITA Final Equatorial Depth Survey, or eFEDS, J084222.9+001000. Whew! It is also called ID830, don’t ask me why, so that’s what I’ll call it. Way easier! Anyway… Most galaxies have a supermassive black hole at their center. They grow by sucking down clouds of gas & dust nearby - like a powerful vacuum cleaner in space. As the black hole, uh, eats, the gas swirls inward and heats up the surroundings, making it ‘glow’ in all kinds of...
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Awesome Astronomy - Gravitational Musing & Nuclear Cruising
The 365 Days of Astronomy
Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer “Dr. Dust” Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. This episode Paul and Jeni look at a possible gravitational wave solution to the Hubble tension, NASA’s new nuclear deep space engine, Hubble telescope boosting, and more news on the destruction of British science. There is also our monthly skyguide to to get you looking up. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends...
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Ask A Spaceman - Ep. 269: Why Are Interstellar Objects So Weird?
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Hosted by Dr. Paul M. Sutter. What makes the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas so weird? Why are we finding so many interstellar visitors recently? How are they made, and where do they come from? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! Support the show: All episodes: Watch on YouTube: Read a book: Keep those questions about space, science, astronomy, astrophysics, physics, and cosmology coming to #AskASpaceman for COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF TIME AND SPACE! Big thanks to my top Patreon supporters this month: Justin G, Chris L, Alberto M, Duncan M, Corey D,...
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 789: What Happens When a Planet's Star Dies
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Hosted by: Fraser Cain () and Dr. Pamela L. Gay () Streamed live on Mar 30, 2026. A star like the Sun only lasts about 10 billion years and it becomes a red giant and finally a white dwarf. This is catastrophic for some of the planets, consumed by the expanding red giant star. But most survive. What happens next in the long, slow cooling to the background temperature of the Universe? This show is supported through people like you on Patreon.com/AstronomyCast In this episode, we'd like to thank: Burry Gowen, Eric Lee, Jeanette Wink, Michael Purcell, Andrew Poelstra, David, David...
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Travelers in the Night Eps. 869 & 870: Taurid Resonant Swarm & Satellite Ashes
The 365 Days of Astronomy
Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. From October 2025. Today's 2 topics: - The planets, millions of asteroids, tens of thousands of comets, distant icy worlds, and countless other bits and pieces of material orbit the Sun. A group of such co-orbiting objects is called the Taurid complex or swarm. It consists of Comet 2P/Enke, a number of near Earth asteroids, and the meteor stream which produces the Taurid meteor shower every October and November. - 50...
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Equatorial Sky Guide - April
The 365 Days of Astronomy
Hosted by Avivah Yamani, our Director. What’s up in the equatorial sky this month? April 2026 brings a spectacular alignment of Mercury, Mars, and Saturn, forming a tight celestial triangle just before sunrise. We also track the journey of the 'Evening Star' Venus as it meets the Seven Sisters, and prepare for the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower under dark, moonless skies. Plus, don't miss the rare occultation of asteroid Strenua, a must-see event for observers in Java, Sumatra, and beyond. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and...
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EVSN - On Background - Comets, the Basics
The 365 Days of Astronomy
From Wednesday, March 25, 2026. In this special episode, funded by the National Science Foundation, we’re taking a break from the headlines to share the background story of comets. Today, we’ll focus on the origin of comets and their basic anatomy, and in future episodes, we’ll dive deep into how comets are discovered, what we can learn from them, and how they can literally and figuratively impact our world. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast...
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Actual Astronomy - The Observer’s Calendar for April 2026
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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan who enjoy teaching astronomy classes and showing the public views through their telescopes. This month in episode 528 we talk about 3 Comets, two of which may end up being very bright. We also touch on some colorful double and carbon stars. There are many spring spirals we help listeners find as well as the Lyrid Meteor shower. This month the Moon pairs with Spica, Antares and the planets and at mid-Month a very young moon is visible for some listeners. Gamma Leonis - Colorful double star 02 -...
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Guide To Space - Project Artemis: NASA's Plans To Return To The Moon By 2024
The 365 Days of Astronomy
Hosted by Fraser Cain. From May 21, 2019. On Monday, May 13, 2019, NASA declared: “We are going to the Moon to stay” by 2024. It’s an exciting announcement; the return to a place humans haven’t set foot on in more than 45 years. A serious goal that will test the ability of technology and engineering, as well as the bravery of the men and women who will carry out this task. But we’ve also heard announcements like this before, many times. How will the mission come together? What are the risks? What’s new this time? We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of...
info_outlineHosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com
Oct 3 - first quarter Moon & Lunar Straight Wall visible
Oct 5 - Saturn 4 degrees North of the Moon … further for us
Oct 7 - Neptune is 4 degrees North of Moon
Oct 8 - Morning Sky - Mercury greatest Elongation West 18-degrees from Sun.
Oct 8 - Jupiter NW of the Moon by ~ 4 degrees
Oct 9 - full Moon in Pisces
Oct 11/12 - Uranus Occultation by Moon
Oct 12 - Double Shadow Transit on Jupiter…but you need to be West, Hawaii etc.
Oct 14/15 - Moon and Mars in same binocular field.
Oct 16 - Io Shadow Transit on Jupiter
Oct 17 - Last quarter Moon
Oct 18 - 230 Athamanthis Opposition & mag. 9.9
Athamantis (minor planet designation: 230 Athamantis) is a large main-belt asteroid that was discovered by K. de Ball on September 3, 1882, in Bothkamp. It was his only asteroid discovery….named after Athamantis, daughter of Athamas the mythical Greek king of Orchomenus.
Oct 19 - Jupiter Double Shadow Transit but the UK is favored
Oct 20/21 - Orionid Meteor Shower Peak - Comet Halley
Oct 23 - Zodiacal Light Visible in East for next 2 weeks
Oct 25 - new Moon & Partial Solar Eclipse -Scandinavia, Eastern EU.
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