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**Backyard Astronomer – Delta College Public Radio**

Mike Murray from the Delta College Planetarium takes a look at what’s up in the night sky. Things are happening all the time in the backyard universe, and many of them don’t require a telescope to see and enjoy.

Latest Episodes:

9/23/19 - The Autumn Equinox Sep 23, 2019

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This year, the September equinox arrives September 23, marking the first day of fall in the northern hemisphere.

9/16/19 - Orion in the Morning Sep 16, 2019

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If you're up before sunrise, which is easier now that we're heading into fall, you can look for the return of Orion the Hunter.

9/9/19 - The Harvest Moon Sep 11, 2019

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September's Full Moon is often called the Harvest Moon, and this year it occurs after midnight on September 14.

9/2/19 - The Milky Way Sep 03, 2019

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Late summer is the best time to observe the Milky Way.

8/26/19 - Sagittarius the Archer Aug 27, 2019

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If you're out on a clear dark evening in September, you can look low in the south for Sagittarius the Archer.

8/19/19 - Bright Planets in the South Aug 19, 2019

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The early evening sky will fill with more stars this week and, among them, a pair of bright planets.

8/12/19 - The Sturgeon Moon Aug 13, 2019

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The Algonquin People often referred to the August Full Moon as the Sturgeon Moon because the Lake Sturgeon were most often caught at this time of year.

8/5/19 - The Perseid Meteor Shower Aug 05, 2019

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The Perseids are famous for their high number of meteors and also because they can display fireballs brighter than the planet Venus.

7/29/19 - The Aurora Borealis Jul 29, 2019

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For many of us in the north country, the Northern Lights can be a beautiful addition to the night sky experience. But when can we expect to see them?

7/22/19 - The Summer Triangle Jul 24, 2019

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July and August are a great time to use three bright stars to "star hop" to areas of interest.

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