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- 1 weeks ago29 min
What's up in the November 2026 skies?
What's up in the November 2026 skies?November brings some great opportunities to explore the night sky, with bright planets, meteor showers, and some of the finestgalaxies of autumn. This month, Uranus reaches opposition, Mercury returns to the morning sky, and the Taurid and Leonid meteor showers give us several chances to catch a shooting star. We'll also explore the neighbouring lunar craters Pallas and Murchison before heading out on a deep-sky tour featuringsix fascinating stops among the autumn galaxies.Whether you're observing with a telescope, binoculars,or just your eyes, there's plenty to discover in the November skies.Download the November 2026 AstroGuy Observing Guide atAstroGuyPod.com for the Moon phase calendar, planetary information, finder charts, observing notes, and this month's deep-sky targets.Feel free to share what you're observing this month, or contact me through the website with questions, suggestions, or observing reports.Please join the AstroGuy Facebook page and group to share your observations, sketches, and images from this month's sky.If you enjoy the episode, follow AstroGuy on Spotifyso you won't miss future episodes.Until next time, may your skies be clear, and asalways, Carpe Noctem, Seize the Night!Free November 2026 Observing GuideDownload the November2026 AstroGuy Observing Guide at:https://www.AstroGuyPod.comConnect with AstroGuyWebsite: https://www.AstroGuyPod.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AstroGuyPodcastEmail: Astroguypod@gmail.comVoicemail: 973-404-0380Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astroguypodcastSupport AstroGuyFeel free to buy us a cupof coffee or two! We really appreciate it!https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeMore from AstroGuyAstronomy Basics: https://youtu.be/MtUkLVneNYsThe Great AstronomersPlaylist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt4C8zx3Um7L05cMfYQC5z_UaQACdduTFAffiliate LinksHigh Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=7714880.bb6129Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOGZWO Seestar S30 Pro: https://amzn.to/4tyy9YGImage and Video CreditsOriginalastrophotography: Wayne Zuhl / AstroGuyAdditional imagery: NASA;Adam Block / Mount Lemmon SkyCenter / University of Arizona; ESA; KPNO /NOIRLab / NSF / AURA; Paul Mortfield; Dietmar Kupke; Flynn Haase; JacekHalicki; Rockscientist01 (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0); Juan Cruz; JohanHagemeyer; Dominic Ford / In-The-Sky.org; AstroChron.Virtual Moon Atlas:Patrick Chevalley and Christian Legrand.Sky simulations:Stellarium Desktop — https://stellarium.orgConstellation charts: IAU/ Sky & Telescope — Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg, CC BY 3.0.Audio Credits"Hymn to theDawn," "The Long Dark," and "Last and First Light" byScott Buckley.https://www.scottbuckley.com.auLicensed under CreativeCommons Attribution 4.0:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/00:00 Intro00:36 Planetary Roundup08:10 Meteor Showers10:48 Lunar Feature of the Month13:52 Deep Sky Tour27:43 Conclusion
- Sep 25, 202621 min
Whats up in the October 2026 skies?
October is here, and the longer nights and cooler temperatures make it a great month to spend some time outside under the stars.This month, Saturn reaches opposition, Mars passes through the Beehive Cluster, and the Moon has an interesting encounter with Jupiter. We’ll also look at asteroid Vesta, the October meteor showers, this month’s Lunar Feature of the Month, and then head into Cepheus for a deep-sky tour.Free October 2026 Observing GuideDownload the October 2026 AstroGuy Observing Guide for the Moon phase calendar, planetary information, finder charts, observing notes, and this month’s deep-sky targets:https://astroguypod.com/downloads/October-2026-Observing-Guide.pdfEpisode Chapters00:00 Intro01:05 Planetary Roundup09:00 Meteor Showers10:34 Lunar Feature of the Month13:06 Deep-Sky Objects19:43 ConclusionConnect with AstroGuyWebsite: https://www.AstroGuyPod.comEmail: Astroguypod@gmail.comVoicemail: 973-404-0380Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astroguypodcastHave a question, suggestion, observing report, or an image you'd like to share? Get in touch through AstroGuyPod.com or join us on Facebook.If you'd like to support the AstroGuy Podcast, you can buy us a cup of coffee:https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeImage and Video CreditsWayne ZuhlNASAESANSF/NOIRLabStatis Kalyvas – VT-2004 programmeDawn SpacecraftDominic Ford / In-The-Sky.orgVirtual Moon Atlas — Patrick Chevalley and Christian LegrandLunar data and imagery displayed in Virtual Moon Atlas and used for educational commentary.Sky simulations created with Stellarium Desktop, free open-source planetarium software: https://stellarium.orgStellarium is licensed under GPL-2.0.Planetary illustrations created with AstroChron:https://astrochron.app/Audio Credits“Hymn to the Dawn” — Scott Buckley“The Long Dark” — Scott Buckleywww.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted by ChosicCreative Commons licensing as applicable.Until next time, may your skies be clear, and as always, Carpe Noctem, Seize the Night!
- Sep 9, 202618 min
What's up in the September 2026 skies?
September is a month when the sky begins to transition. The summer Milky Way is still hanging on, but the autumn sky is beginning to rise, the nights are getting longer, and there’s plenty to watch for if you know where to look.This month, Venus puts on a brilliant evening display, Saturn starts moving back into prime time, and Neptune gives observers a chance to track down the most distant majorplanet in the Solar System. We’ll also look at a major space news story, then turn to the Moon for a beautiful trio of craters before heading into Aquarius for a deep-sky tour of autumn delights. Download the September observing guide at AstroGuyPod.com. Feel free to leave a comment with whatyou’re observing this month, or contact me through the website with questions, suggestions, or observing reports. Join the AstroGuy Facebook Page and group and share your observations, sketches, and images from this month’s sky. If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and click the bell so you’ll know when new episodes and livestreams are coming up. Until next time, may your skies be clear, and as always, CarpeNoctem, Seize the Night! Free September 2026 Observing Guide Download the September 2026 AstroGuy Observing Guide Connect with AstroGuy Website: https://www.AstroGuyPod.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AstroGuyPodcast Contact AstroGuy Email: Astroguypod@gmail.com Voicemail: 973-404-0380 Links:Feel free to buy us a cup of coffeeor two! We really appreciate it! https://buymeacoffee.com/astroguypodWebsite:https://Astroguypod.com Links High Point ScientificAmazonZWO Seestar S30 Pro Audio Credits MANTRA by Alex-Productionshttps://onsound.eu/ At The End Of All Things And Hymn to the Dawn by ScottBuckley www.scottbuckley.com.au Music promoted byhttps://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/0:00 Intro1:10 Planetary Roundup5:31 Space News7:53 LFOM10:45 DSO’s17:25 Conclusion
- Jul 24, 202622 min
What's up in the August 2026 skies?
August is a packed month for skywatchers. In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we look at what’s up in the August 2026 skies, including Venus dominating the evening sky, a few nice Moon and planet pairings, the Perseid meteor shower under excellent Moon conditions, two eclipses, and a deep-sky tour through Cygnus, the Swan.We’ll also visit our Lunar Feature of the Month, Aristillus and Autolycus, a pair of craters near Mare Imbrium, and then headinto one of the richest parts of the summer Milky Way.Join the AstroGuy Facebook group and share your observations, sketches, and images from this month’s sky.If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and click the bell so you’ll know when new episodes and livestreams are coming up.Carpe Noctem. Seize the night!Free August 2026 Observing GuideDownload the August 2026 AstroGuy Observing Guide here:https://bit.ly/AGAug26Connect with AstroGuyWebsite: https://www.AstroGuyPod.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AstroGuyPodcastContact AstroGuyEmail: Astroguypod@gmail.comVoicemail: 973-404-0380Links:Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it! https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeWebsite: http://Astroguypod.comOur Facebook group page: / astroguypodCranford TV-35: https://www.cranfordnj.org/tv-35Our “Astronomy Basics” episode: • Astronomy BasicsThe “Great Astronomers” Playlist: • The GreatAstronomersAugust 28th Lunar Eclipse Info: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2026-august-28 Affiliate LinksEclipse Glasses: https://amzn.to/4ywDyTDHigh Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?...Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOGZWO Seestar S30 Pro: https://amzn.to/4tyy9YG Audio Credits:Hymn to the Dawnby Scott BuckleyThe Long Darkby Scott BuckleyLast and First Lightby Scott Buckleywww.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted byhttps://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
- Jul 1, 202616 min
What's up in the July 2026 Skies?
July is here, and the summer Milky Way is taking over the evening sky.In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we look at what’s up in the July 2026 skies, including the planets, a beautiful lunar feature near Mare Serenitatis, and a summer Milky Way observing tour that starts in Sagittarius and works its way toward Vulpecula.This month also marks a new chapter for AstroGuy. The official schedule is moving to one episode per month, and the new Monthly Observing Guide is now available at AstroGuyPod.com. The guide is designed as a companion to the episode, with the Moon phase calendar, planetary data, deep-sky target list, finder notes, and observing windows you can use while planning your time under the stars.Visit the website:AstroGuyPod.comJoin the AstroGuy Facebook group and share your observations, sketches, and images from this month’s sky.If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and click the bell so you’ll know when new episodes and livestreams are coming up.Carpe Noctem. Seize the night!Contact AstroGuyEmail: Astroguypod@gmail.comVoicemail: 973-404-0380Links:Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeWebsite: http://Astroguypod.comOur Facebook group page: / astroguypodCranford TV-35: https://www.cranfordnj.org/tv-35Our “Astronomy Basics” episode: • Astronomy BasicsThe “Great Astronomers” Playlist: • The Great AstronomersAffiliate LinksHigh Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?...Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOGZWO Seestar S30 Pro: https://amzn.to/4tyy9YGAudio Credits:Hymn to the Dawnby Scott BuckleyThe Long Darkby Scott Buckleywww.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted byhttps://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
- Jun 2, 202616 min
What's Up in the June 2026 Skies? Part 2 - Sea of Crises and Deep Sky Gems!
June nights may be short, but there is still plenty worth seeing. In this episode of the AstroGuy Podcast, we explore one of the Moon’s most recognizable dark features, Mare Crisium, the Sea of Crises, before heading into the deep sky for “A Little Bit of Everything” — a mix of double stars, galaxies, planetary nebulae, and open clusters that are well placed for June evenings.We’ll discuss how to find these objects, what to expect visually in modest telescopes, and observing tips.If you missed Part 1, where we covered the planets and space news for June 2026, check it out here: https://youtu.be/K6Ol_NJ6VLE?si=zQmu0iOvu_TgRZDMBeginning in July, we will be transitioning back to a single monthly “What’s Up” episode, along with additional astronomy content, livestreams, imaging and processing episodes, along with special event coverage throughout the year. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who loves the night sky.Clear skies, and as always, Carpe Noctem, Seize the Night!#astronomy #stargazing #astrophotography #moon #lunarsurface #marecrisium #m57 #ringnebula #lyra #hercules #draco #libra #doubleStars #ngc5866 #m102 #deepSky #telescope #nightSky #spacescience #astroguy
- Jun 1, 202615 min
What's up in the June 2026 Skies? Part 1 - Planets and Space News
What’s Up in the June 2026 Skies? Part 1June 2026 brings a beautiful mix of skywatchinghighlights and space news.In this episode, we’ll look at Mercury’s best eveningopportunity of the month, the beautiful Venus-Jupiter conjunction on June 9,the Moon joining the evening planets around June 17, and the June solsticemarking the start of astronomical summer.We’ll also talk about how the Moon phases shape yourobserving plans this month, including the best dark-sky window around New Moonand what you can still observe when the Moon is in the evening sky.Then in Space News, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft preparesfor a Mars gravity assist on its way to asteroid Psyche, and the Vera C. RubinObservatory begins issuing its first scientific alerts, giving astronomers anew way to monitor the changing sky in near real time.Part 2 will focus on the Lunar Feature of the Monthand a deep-sky tour as the summer Milky Way begins to take over from thegalaxies of spring.
- Apr 19, 202610 min
Artemis II recap and what's up in the May 2026 Skies? Part 1
Send us Fan MailMay 2026 is an exciting time for astronomy, both in the sky above us and in space beyond Earth. In this episode, we take a look at the planets visible this month and recap the successful Artemis II mission, which has just returned astronauts from a journey around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.We’ll walk through what you can expect to see in the evening and morning skies, including a beautiful mid-month alignment of the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter, along with a helpful guide to spotting Mars and Saturn in the predawn sky.On the space news side, we break down the Artemis II mission from launch to splashdown, highlight what was learned during the flight, and look ahead to what comes next in NASA’s Artemis program.Beginning this month, “What’s Up in the Month’s Sky” is now a two-part series. In Part 1, we focus on planets and space news. In Part 2, we shift back to observing with the Lunar Feature of the Month and a deep sky tour.We’re also updating the monthly Sky Guide. It will now include detailed planetary data along with information on all of the deep sky objects covered each month, and will be available both as a web page and as a downloadable PDF. More details on that coming in the next episode.Whether you're observing with binoculars or a telescope, or simply stepping outside to take a look, May offers plenty to enjoy.Don’t forget to like and subscribe, your support helps bring astronomy to more people every month.Contact: AstroGuyPodcast@gmail.comText/Voicemail: (973) 404-0380If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem!Links:Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffeeOur Facebook group page: / astroguypodCranford TV-35: https://www.cranfordnj.org/tv-35Our “Astronomy Basics” episode: • Astronomy BasicsThe “Great Astronomers” Playlist: • The Great AstronomersThe Full Episode Guide of DSO’s sorted by Catalog Name: http://tinyurl.com/AGFullGuideAffiliate LinksHigh Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?...Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOGAudio Credits:Hymn to the Dawnby Scott Bucklyewww.scottbuckley.com.auMusic promoted byhttps://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support the show
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