Backyard Astronomer - Delta College Public Radio

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10/26/26 - How Big is the Moon? Oct 26, 2026

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When the moon appears full, round, and bright, it might inspire us to wonder just how big it really is. Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

10/19/26 - Features of the Gibbous Moon Oct 19, 2026

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This is a good time to see the moon's dark round plains called “maria,” and bright splashes of lighter material called “rays.” Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

10/12/26 - Saturn Returns Oct 12, 2026

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Even at 800 million miles away, Saturn’s great size will continue to provide great views through autumn and early winter. Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

10/5/26 - Draco the Dragon and Its Meteors Oct 05, 2026

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With the moon out of the early evening sky, now is a good time to see the constellation of Draco the Dragon. It also happens to be the peak time for the Draconid Meteor Shower! Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

9/28/96 - The W of Cassiopeia Sep 28, 2026

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When evening twilight ends, look high in the northeast for a group of bright stars that resembles a big “W” sitting on its end. Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

9/21/26 - Farewell to Arcturus Sep 21, 2026

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Arcturus serves as a bright beacon across multiple seasons, appearing in the east in spring, high overhead in summer, and low in the west in September. Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

9/14/26 - Earthshine Sep 14, 2026

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When the moon looks like a thin crescent, there’s a feature to look for called Earthshine. Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

8/31/26 - The Milky Way at Its Best Aug 31, 2026

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Away from city lights and bright moonlight, this is the time of year to see the faint band of the Milky Way stretching right over the top of the sky. Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

8/24/26 - The Sturgeon Moon Aug 24, 2026

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To the Algonquin People, the August Full Moon was called the Sturgeon Moon, because the sturgeon of the Great Lakes were best harvested during this time. Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

8/17/26 - The Moon’s Eastern Seas Aug 18, 2026

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This is a good time to watch the dark round plains called “maria” become lit with sunlight in the eastern section of the moon. Support this podcast: https://www.deltapublicmedia.org/donate/

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