Day Three – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon

FromRadio Astronomy

Start listening View podcast show

Day Three – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon

FromRadio Astronomy

ratings:

Length:

8 minutes

Released:

Mar 4, 2020

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

In today’s episode we use astronomical sketching as a way to help learn our way around the face of the Moon. PLUS we look at one of the most elusive lunar sights to catch – clair obscure. For more info, visit www.skyatnightmagazine.com/backgarden. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Released:

Mar 4, 2020

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The weekly astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skip carousel

Episode 6: The 2016 retrospective: This month: Fresh insights from the Beagle 2 Mars lander, a special end-of-year News Bingo, and how you can get to know the constellation of Orion a bit better. by Radio Astronomy
36 min listen
Episode 1: Astronaut Driving lessons: This month: Tim Peake tries his hand at driving a rover from the ISS, comedian Ben Miller on aliens and an unfortunate weasel at CERN by Radio Astronomy
47 min listen
Episode 2: Einstein’s Vindication: This month: The magic of the Moon illusion, how astronomy has changed the world we live in, and the second detection of gravitational waves by Radio Astronomy
44 min listen
Episode 5: So long, Schiaparelli: This month: The unlucky end for ExoMars lander Schiaparelli, Chinese space station ambitions, and why this month’s full Moon is a special one. by Radio Astronomy
50 min listen
Bluedot Festival 2018 special: In this special edition of Radio Astronomy, we’re live at the world famous Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire for the Bluedot science and music festival 2018. by Radio Astronomy
40 min listen
Episode 4: Farewell Rosetta: This month: Rosetta’s mission end and newly-discovered exoplanet Proxima Centauri b. The Sky at Night’s Pete Lawrence looks at lunar occultations and Ezzy hears from Cardiff University’s Dr Annabel Cartwright about whether life may have begun on Venus. by Radio Astronomy
54 min listen
Radio Astronomy: Bluedot Festival 2017 Special: Recorded live at Jodrell Bank Observatory, we bring you interviews with six of the speakers at 2017’s Bluedot Festival. In this episode: Antarctic meteorite hunting, a new CERN particle, Voyager’s legacy, the latest on ESA’s BepiColombo mission to Mercury by Radio Astronomy
73 min listen
New Horizons and event horizons: The team take a look at the recent Chinese lunar mission Chang’e 4, discuss the New Horizons flyby of Ultima Thule and wonder why a black hole isn’t as strong as a fridge magnet. They also interview Martin Harwit. by Radio Astronomy
38 min listen
Christmas Special: Tales from 2017: What does David Bowie’s Space Oddity have to do with SpaceX, should we go back to the Moon or straight to Mars, and what is multi-messenger astrophysics anyway? All these questions and more are answered in our 2017 retrospective. by Radio Astronomy
80 min listen
Radio Astronomy Shorts - Episode 1: Dava Sobel: Iain Todd speaks to US science author Dava Sobel, host of Stargazing, a new astronomy show on the BBC World Service. She discusses the story behind the show, the legacy of Copernicus and this month’s total solar eclipse over the US. by Radio Astronomy
17 min listen
Radio Astronomy, Episode 3: Juno at Jupiter: This month: The latest on the new mission to Jupiter, tips for observing the famous Perseid meteor shower, and how research in Antarctica could take us to Mars by Radio Astronomy
42 min listen
The mission to map the Milky Way: We speak to Prof Gerry Gilmore, principal investigator for the UK participation in the Gaia mission to map 1.7 billion stars in our Galaxy. The team also discuss strange stars, the Stellarium online planetarium and noctilucent clouds. by Radio Astronomy
35 min listen
Kielder Observatory Special: The BBC Sky at Night Magazine team visit Kielder Observatory in Northumberland to experience truly dark skies and find out how observatory staff are spreading the stargazing bug. by Radio Astronomy
29 min listen
Sifting through Mars's sediment with a planetary geologist: We speak to sedimentary geologist and Curiosity mission co-investigator Prof Sanjeev Gupta of Imperial College London. by Radio Astronomy
32 min listen
International Astronomy Show 2017 Special: We report from the International Astronomy Show 2017 in Warwickshire, UK, and get the chance to talk to some of the speakers at the event, including The Sky at Night's Chris Lintott. by Radio Astronomy
44 min listen
Lunar eclipses, 2019’s space missions and green stars: The team of BBC Sky at Night Magazine discuss lunar eclipses look at the new raft of space missions coming in 2019, including an interview with Kerri Donaldson Hanna about the OSIRIS-Rex mission to the asteroid Bennu. by Radio Astronomy
42 min listen
Day Three – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon: In today’s episode we use astronomical sketching as a way to help learn our way around the face of the Moon. PLUS we look at one of the most elusive lunar sights to catch – clair obscure. For more info, visit www.skyatnightmagazine.com/backgar... by Radio Astronomy
8 min listen
Europe in space: the next decade: We look at the European Space Agency missions coming up over the next decade, including a crewed lunar orbiter, a spacecraft that will explore the icy moons of Jupiter and probes that will analyse planets orbiting distant stars. Plus, Emma Marrington o... by Radio Astronomy
52 min listen
The Sun, a danger to life on Earth?: Chris Scott, Professor of Space and Atmospheric Physics at the University of Reading, speaks to us about just how dangerous solar activity is to life on Earth and what’s going on at the surface of the Sun. by Radio Astronomy
39 min listen
Meteor showers and space rocks that fall to Earth: Meteorite hunter Peter Jenniskens talks to us about his recent find of a meteorite in the Botswanan bush, and we reveal our stargazing tips for the Perseid meteor shower. by Radio Astronomy
28 min listen
Ice on the Moon, Apollo 7 and advice for new astronomers: The team discuss the discovery of water at the lunar poles and what it could mean for the future of spaceflight. Plus, we take a look back at the Apollo 7 mission and talk to Guy Consolmagno, writer of Turn Left at Orion. by Radio Astronomy
53 min listen
Bowie, Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Multi-Messenger Astrophysics: In this first episode of an all-new, sparkly format for Radio Astronomy we speak to Dr Alan Penny, vice-president of METI International. Clear skies! by Radio Astronomy
23 min listen
Touring the Solar System: The team from BBC Sky at Night Magazine take a look at marsquakes, asteroid impacts and the secrets of the Solar System in this month’s episode. Featuring an interview with asteroid expert Sarah Crowther. by Radio Astronomy
36 min listen
2018 in review and scientific observations of Mars: The team each pick one event that stands out most for them from 2018. Plus we hear from the British Astronomical Association’s Mars section director, Richard McKim, about how to make your observations of the Red Planet count for the scientific record. by Radio Astronomy
40 min listen
Pluto at 90: how Clyde Tombaugh discovered a new world by Radio Astronomy
48 min listen
Day Five – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon: There are lots of things to see in the night sky, but how does our biggest, brightest companion effect the view? For more info, visit www.skyatnightmagazine.com/backgarden. by Radio Astronomy
7 min listen
NASA's Dawn mission, Holst’s Planets and water on Mars: We look back on 100 years of Holst’s musical work The Planets and its influence on sci-fi soundtracks. Plus, the team discuss the success of NASA’s Dawn mission at Ceres and Vesta and speak to Roberto Orosei. by Radio Astronomy
27 min listen
Apollo 13 special: how astronauts and Mission Control averted disaster: "Houston, we've had a problem". This issue we mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, revealing what went wrong and how Mission Control reacted on the ground. We also take a look at what science goals Apollo 13 might have achieved, had e... by Radio Astronomy
52 min listen
Jim Al-Khalili, OSIRIS REx, IIAPY 2019, tardigrades on the Moon: This episode we speak to Professor Jim Al-Khalili about humanity's return to the Moon and the challenges facing our planet. Plus, the team discuss the OSIRIS REx asteroid sample collection mission, a speeding star that's racing through our Ga... by Radio Astronomy
45 min listen
Planet 9 in doubt, a beautiful Beehive and an aurora adventure: BBC Sky at Night Magazine’s creators discuss the latest theories about Planet 9 with physicist Antranik Sefilian, plus there’s chat about aurora hunting and the achievements of Apollo 9. by Radio Astronomy
31 min listen

More Episodes from Radio Astronomy

Skip carousel

Star Diary: Jupiter’s moons form a triangle (1 to 7 July 2024) by Radio Astronomy
26 min listen
Star Diary: When will ‘new’ star, T Coronae Borealis appear? (24 to 30 June 2024) by Radio Astronomy
26 min listen
Star Diary: The Moon and Ceres take a tour through the Teapot (17 to 23 June 2024) by Radio Astronomy
22 min listen
How black holes changed everything: Marcus Chown discusses his new book and how black holes revolutionised our view of the cosmos by Radio Astronomy
27 min listen
Star Diary: See the Lake of Death on the Moon (10 to 16 June 2024) by Radio Astronomy
15 min listen
Star Diary: Two comets streak across the sky (3 to 9 June 2024) by Radio Astronomy
17 min listen
Star Diary: Nightshining clouds return to the twilight sky (27 May - 2 June 2024) by Radio Astronomy
16 min listen
The rock that fell to Earth: Dr Luke Daly reveals the latest from the Winchcombe meteorite, which landed in a UK front garden in 2021. by Radio Astronomy
29 min listen
Star Diary: Have you ever seen a hamburger in the sky? (20 to 26 May 2024) by Radio Astronomy
21 min listen
Star Diary: The Milky Way puts on a show (13 to 19 May 2024) by Radio Astronomy
24 min listen
Star Diary: See the crescent Moon pass the Pleiades (6 to 12 May 2024) by Radio Astronomy
22 min listen
Star Diary: The Moon lies in The Teapot (29 April to 5 May 2024) by Radio Astronomy
22 min listen
Star Diary: The Lyrid Meteor shower reaches its peak (22 to 28 April 2024) by Radio Astronomy
21 min listen
Water found around a distant star by Radio Astronomy
24 min listen
Star Diary: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks reaches its brightest (15 to 21 April 2024) by Radio Astronomy
15 min listen
Star Diary: The Great American Eclipse arrives (8 to 14 April) by Radio Astronomy
28 min listen
Star Diary: Comet shine during the new Moon (1 to 7 April) by Radio Astronomy
13 min listen
Star Diary: The Comet and the Coathanger by Radio Astronomy
20 min listen
Why do people believe in UFOs?: Psychologist Chris French reveals the scientific reasons why people believe in the unbelievable by Radio Astronomy
27 min listen
Star Diary 18 to 24 March 2024 by Radio Astronomy
13 min listen
Star Diary 11 to 17 March 2024 by Radio Astronomy
21 min listen
Star Diary 4 to 10 March 2024 by Radio Astronomy
22 min listen
Star Diary 26 February to 3 March 2024 by Radio Astronomy
23 min listen
Star Diary 19 to 25 February 2024 by Radio Astronomy
16 min listen
How x-rays unlock the secrets of the Universe: Dr Charly Feldman reveals how China's Einstein probe will cast its x-ray eyes on the cosmos. by Radio Astronomy
26 min listen
Star Diary 12 to 18 February 2024 by Radio Astronomy
20 min listen
Star Diary 5 to 11 February 2024 by Radio Astronomy
15 min listen
Star Diary 29 January to 4 February 2024 by Radio Astronomy
18 min listen
Star Diary 22 to 28 January 2023 by Radio Astronomy
13 min listen
How Asteroid Bennu could unlock the secrets of the Solar System: Spacerocks scientist Sara Russell is one of a handful of UK scientists getting the chance to study an asteroid up close. by Radio Astronomy
21 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

Day Four – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon: Even a modest set of binoculars can really enhance your view of the lunar surface, and so we take a look at how to use them to get the most out of a clear night’s view of the Moon. For more info, visit www.skyatnightmagazine.com/backgarden. by Radio Astronomy
7 min listen
Day Six – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon: Craters are one of the Moon’s most striking features, so we tell you how to make the most of observing them. PLUS, we look at how astronomers use craters to date the age of the lunar surface. For more info, visit www.skyatnightmagazine.com/bac... by Radio Astronomy
8 min listen
Astrology Fun! September 23 - Moon Ingresses Capricorn + Grand Trine!: As the Moon moves into Capricorn, we also have a beautiful Grand Trine in the chart today, too! Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
8 min listen
Day Two – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon: Learn all about the lunar phases in the second instalment of our special series. PLUS, a simple experiment to help you explain how the phases change from night to night. For more info, visit www.skyatnightmagazine.com/backgarden. by Radio Astronomy
7 min listen
Astrology FUN! October 27, 2019 - New Moon in Scorpio tonight!: The big astronomical and astrological event today is the New Moon in Scorpio, so let's go deep & unpack it. Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
6 min listen
Day Seven – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon: The Moon can look vastly different throughout the month, and so we take a look at the different ways colour and shadow can affect your lunar observing experience. For more info, visit www.skyatnightmagazine.com/backgarden. by Radio Astronomy
8 min listen
Astrology FUN! July 29 - Moon is in Sagittarius!! But....: Quick walk around the chart, including the relief from the Moon moving into Sag, however there's a sesquisquare to Mars to deal with today. Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
3 min listen
Astrology FUN! November 2, 2019 - Mercury Retrograde: Let's talk about Mercury Retrograde and here's a great image to get what's happening in mind. Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
8 min listen
Day Five – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon: There are lots of things to see in the night sky, but how does our biggest, brightest companion effect the view? For more info, visit www.skyatnightmagazine.com/backgarden. by Radio Astronomy
7 min listen
Astrology FUN! January 4, 2020 - Let's discuss Baghdad: The events in the Middle East right now are ominous, especially through the lens of astrology. Let's take a little extra time on the weekend to unpack this situation through the chart. What we know...and what we can create by shifting our own energy.... by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
13 min listen
Astrology FUN! March 11 - Jupiter Square Moon: Let's pick the nuances of today's chart apart, beginning with Jupiter squaring today's Luna. Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
7 min listen
Day Eight – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon: In the final episode of our special series of daily podcasts for Back Garden Astronomy Week we take a look at some of the culture and stories that have grown up around the Moon. If the series has inspired you to get involved with lunar observing or ast... by Radio Astronomy
9 min listen
Astrology FUN! June 24 - Moon Square Uranus: Let's use this slow day to talk about one of my own personal astrological observations about the ebb and flow of universal energies. Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
5 min listen
Day One – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon: To celebrate Back Garden Astronomy Week, Radio Astronomy is running a special series of daily podcasts to help you start observing the Moon. With tips and tricks that work at any time of year, there’s no excuse to not get out there and observe our near... by Radio Astronomy
8 min listen
Astrology FUN! January 22, 2020 - Sun Square Uranus - Planet Review: With the Sun squaring Uranus, today might be one to keep your antenna up for some surprises or out of the ordinary events. In light of that, let's also take a tour around the chart to see where the rest of the energies are. Support this show . Our... by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
5 min listen
Astrology Fun! November 14, 2019 - T-Square Venus, Neptune, Moon: Relationships is the energetic theme in the sky today, so let's talk about what this T-square represents. Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
4 min listen
Astrology FUN! November 26, 2019 - New Moon in Sagittarius This Morning!: We have a juicy New Moon in Sagittarius this morning that is also conjunct the ascendent, so this one is worth taking advantage of in BIG ways! Make your best pitch to the Universe on this one...it will be a while before we have this kind of... by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
5 min listen
Astrology FUN! November 1, 2019 - Offsetting Challenging Energies: This is one of those days that many astrologers might focus on some pretty ominous energy forming in Capricorn. However, there's a beautiful expression of super high energy in Sagittarius that could be overlooked and needs to be applied to today &... by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
6 min listen
April 5, 2019 Fun Astrology Weather: It's a New Moon in Aires! Go outside and howl today!! Time to create intentions under this powerful manifestor! by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
7 min listen
Fun Astrology! - January 29 - Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius Tomorrow!: Astrology King Link to Mercury Retrograde Graphic https://astrologyking.com/mercury-retrograde/ Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
10 min listen
Astrology FUN! November 21, 2019 - Last Day of Scorpio 2019!: We roll into Sagittarius tomorrow plus a look at several other key aspects that you can use today! Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
4 min listen
Astrology FUN! August 17 - Sun Trine Mars Trine South Node = Grand Trine!: Let's talk about how to apply this Grand Trine involving the South Node. A personal example of how I used this powerfully (Sun/Mars) on a personal issue yesterday. Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for... by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
6 min listen
Astrology FUN! March 17 - Moon Wobble To Boot!: Well, yesterday didn't we say something about a wonky moon being a potential trigger for the markets? Well, today let's talk about the Moon Wobble! Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
8 min listen
March 29, 2019 Quick FUN Astrology Tip: Where can you get free astrology charts? Here are a couple great places - Astro.com and the Time Nomad app! by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
2 min listen
Astrology Fun for June 26 - Challenges in the Sky Today! Moon Square Saturn and North/South Nodes: There are some challenging aspects today, especially with the Moon square Saturn and the North and South Nodes of the Moon. This is a power-punch that we're going to discuss how to swing around to a positive by focusing on a "word-of-the-day!" Support... by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
4 min listen
Condom Flip: This week the girls recap the Millennium Tour, explain the WRONG WAY to put on a condom, and discuss Cece's new toy........all while battling Daylight Savings Time. Follow us on IG: @ChocolateChipAndSip @MsBoombastic @StormyPea Our GDPR privacy policy... by Chocolate Chip & Sip
55 min listen
Astrology FUN! October 18, 2019 - Another way to look at Square aspects: A TGIFriday look at the aspects around the astrology chart for today, plus a new way to look at square aspects that will probably bring a little smile to your face! Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit ... by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
7 min listen
Astrology FUN! October 14 - The Sun & the Nodes: The Sun is trine the North Node and sextile the South Node. This is significant when we pull back and look at a bigger perspective. Let's go flying higher! Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more... by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
9 min listen
Astrology Fun - April 11, 2022 - Saturn & Moon Squaring the Nodes of the Moon; Draconic Chart Astrology: Saturn and the Moon are both at the "Bending of the Nodes of the Moon" today. Saturn is at the South Bending and the Moon is at the North. Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
7 min listen
Astrology FUN June 16 - preparing for the next 3 days with some reflections on this Moon Wobble: Quiet day as the Moon slipped into Taurus this morning. But the next 3 days all have crescendo moments we explore today. Support this show . Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit for more information. by Fun Astrology with Thomas Miller
6 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Day Three – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon

Day Three – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Radio Astronomy

Related podcast episodes