Star Trails: A Weekly Astronomy Podcast
"Star Trails" is a weekly podcast that invites amateur astronomers to explore the enchanting night sky. Join us as we highlight constellations, planets, moon phases, and other astronomical wonders visible in North America. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just starting your cosmic adventure, "Star Trails" is your guide to the captivating mysteries of the universe, all from the comfort of your own backyard.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 81
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Moon Pairings, Planetary Highlights, and the Afterglow of Creation
Join us this week as we explore the night sky from June 9-15, 2024. Discover the celestial dance of the Moon with Regulus and Spica, and enjoy stunning views of Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter in the early…
Planets on Parade, a New Moon, and How to Read a Star Chart
Join us as we journey through the cosmos and uncover the celestial highlights for the week of June 2, 2024. A spectacular six-planet parade visible on the morning of June 3rd is the highlight for thi…
Neptune's Secrets and May's Stellar Highlights
Join Drew as we journey through the cosmos and uncover the celestial highlights for the week of May 26th, 2024. We'll dive into the Moon's phases, the visibility of planets like Saturn and Mars, and …
A Flower Moon, Parading Planets, and the Quest to Prove General Relativity
Join us in this week's episode where the night sky comes alive with celestial wonders from May 19th to the 25th. Highlights include the Full Flower Moon, alongside some familiar constellations. The p…
Saturn’s Disappearing Rings, Night Sky Lore, Plus, Telescope Talk
Step into the stars with Drew as we journey through the night skies from May 12-18, 2024. From dynamic lunar phases to the intriguing disappearance of Saturn's rings, there's no shortage of cosmic ph…
The Shimmering Fury: Geomagnetic Storms
Be on the lookout for the Northern Lights!
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has been closely watching the sun after a flurry of solar activity that began on May 8th. This activity could result i…
May Meteor Showers, Dark Nights and Planet Nine
Join us as we delve into the celestial events for the week of May 5th. An incredible meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies, thanks to a New Moon. Planetary observations are scant this week, …
Moving into May Skies, Plus, Paying Homage to Hubble
Tune in this week with Drew on Star Trails as we embark on a celestial safari from April 28 to May 4. Uncover the dynamic changes of the moon, catch early sightings of Jupiter at sunset, and meet the…
A Pink Moon Rises; Plus, Making Sense of RA and Declination
Join us on this week's episode of Star Trails, where we dive into the celestial events lighting up the night from April 21-27, 2024. While a bright full Moon may create difficult conditions for dim o…
Twilight Whispers, and Mysteries of the Unseen
Join us as we delve into the celestial events for the week of April 14th. Early morning planets, a slender Moon, and a meteor shower are our targets for this week. Additionally, we celebrate Earth Da…
The Wonders of Early April, the Eclipse, and the Life Cycle of Stars
Join us this week as we embark on a celestial journey starting April 7. This week is filled with astronomical phenomena, including a total solar eclipse, planetary conjunctions, and the New Moon ensu…
A New Moon in April Offers Dark Skies; Plus, All About Eclipses
Join us this week as we embark on a celestial journey starting March 31. Host Drew guides you through a week of astronomical wonders, from the waning crescent to the waxing crescent moon, setting the…
Spring Skies, a Comet Returns, and the Discovery of Uranus
Join us this week on a celestial journey through the night sky for the week starting March 24, 2024.
Mercury reaches its Greatest Eastern Elongation on March 24, We'll then dive into the subtle beauty…
Spring Equinox Skies, Plus, Binoculars for Astronomy
Join us in this episode as we navigate the night sky for the week starting March 17, 2024.
As the week of March 17th, 2024, unfolds, we stand on the cusp of the spring equinox, a time of balance betwe…
Marching into Spring: Jupiter Dances with the Moon; Tracing the Ecliptic
Join us in this episode as we navigate the night sky for the week starting March 10, 2024.
Get ready for a stargazer's feast featuring the New Moon's dark canvas, brilliant planets, and spring's const…
Moving into March with a Messier Marathon and More
This week on "Star Trails," join us for a celestial adventure starting March 3rd, 2024. We highlight the annual Messier Marathon, a unique challenge for amateur astronomers to spot all 110 Messier ob…
February's Celestial Curtain Call: The Moon and Planets Dazzle
This episode of "Star Trails" takes listeners on an astronomical tour of the night sky for the week starting February 25, 2024.
Host Drew invites stargazers to celebrate the month's end with a sky ful…
Twilight Dance: Venus, Mars, the Snow Moon, and Winter's Guardians
This episode of "Star Trails" takes listeners on an astronomical tour of the night sky for the week starting February 18, 2024.
Host Drew guides you through a celestial showcase beginning with Venus a…
Valentine's Stargazing: Venus, Mars, and the First Quarter Moon
This episode of "Star Trails" takes listeners on an astronomical tour of the night sky for the week starting February 11, 2024.
Drew highlights some of the night sky's most romantic sights, including …
February's Frosty Cosmos: Winter Constellations Unveiled
This episode of "Star Trails" takes listeners on an astronomical tour of the night sky for the week starting February 4, 2024.
Drew highlights key constellations visible in the North American skies, s…