Backyard Astronomer - Delta College Public Radio

Latest Episodes:

7/15/19 - Saturn's Close Approach Jul 15, 2019

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The planet Jupiter shines brightly in the south after dusk, but now the next gas giant planet is rising out of the southeast.

7/8/19 - The Moon Meets Jupiter Jul 09, 2019

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The Moon grows steadily larger this week, greeting two planets in its journey among the stars.

7/1/19 - The Crescent Moon of Apollo 11 Jul 02, 2019

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Many movies depict the Moon as full when Apollo 11 landed, but if you want to see what the Moon really looked like during that epic moment, you'll have a chance this week.

6/24/19 - Vega Is Back Jun 25, 2019

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About 90 minutes after sunset, look about halfway up the eastern sky for a beautifully bright blue-white star.

6/17/19 - Mars Meets Mercury Jun 13, 2019

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The planets Mars and Mercury make a close approach to each other in the sky this week

6/10/19 - Jupiter at Close Approach Jun 10, 2019

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The planet Jupiter makes its closest approach to Earth this month, and that means it will shine a little brighter than usual.

6/3/19 - Corona Borealis Jun 03, 2019

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During the month of June, one of the most distinctive constellations is Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, because it lies high in the sky early in the evening.

5/27/19 - Jupiter Returns May 28, 2019

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The bright planet Jupiter is making its return into the evening sky this month.

5/20/19 - Corvus the Crow May 20, 2019

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One distinctive little springtime constellation to look for is Corvus the Crow.

5/13/19 - Bright Stars in the West May 15, 2019

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This period in May is a good time to see some bright stars close to the western horizon.