Equatorial Sky Guide - May 2026

Equatorial Sky Guide - May 2026

Author: 365DaysOfAstronomy.org May 2, 2026 Duration: 7:01

Hosted by Avivah Yamani, our Director.

It's time for a Blue Moon this year! And observers also have the chance to enjoy planetary dances with the Moon and meteor showers!

 

We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. 

Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can!

Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! 

Every bit helps! Thank you!

------------------------------------

Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!

http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. 

Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!)

------------------------------------

The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu

Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.


Imagine a daily conversation about the cosmos, where each sunrise brings a fresh perspective from a different corner of the globe. That’s the essence of The 365 Days of Astronomy. Born from the spirit of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, this enduring project has evolved into a genuine community effort, releasing a new episode every single day. You won’t hear the same host each time; instead, the microphone passes to astronomers, educators, enthusiasts, and scientists, each sharing their unique passion and expertise. This structure means the tone and topic can shift wonderfully from one day to the next-you might delve into the mechanics of a black hole on Tuesday and then explore ancient celestial myths on Wednesday. The consistent thread is a shared wonder for the universe, presented in accessible, bite-sized pieces. Managed by Avivah Yamani and edited by Richard Drumm, this daily podcast is a production of the Planetary Science Institute, sustained by listener support. It’s a calendar of the cosmos, offering a daily moment of reflection and discovery that proves you don’t need a telescope to have your perspective shifted. Tuning in regularly builds a habit of cosmic curiosity, connecting the vastness of space to the rhythm of our own days.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The 365 Days of Astronomy
Podcast Episodes
EVSN - Supervolcanoes: Erupt, Refill, Repeat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:17
From Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This week, in the first of our new shorter and more frequent episodes, we are going to take a look at the interplay of plate tectonics, geology, climate, and life. Specifically, we're look…
Guide To Space - Bringing Mars To Earth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:41
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmtCX-TBgfE The Plans For a Mars Sample Return Mission. Hosted by Fraser Cain. From Aug 28, 2019. One of the great accomplishments of the Apollo missions was to bring home hundreds of kilo…
Cheap Astronomy - Dear CA # 133: Why It's Always C [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:40
Cheap Astronomy investigates why light moves at light speed in a vacuum. Hosted by Steve Nerlich. Shining a light! Dear Cheap Astronomy – Why does a photon travel at speed c, part1 It may sound a bit strange to ask why l…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 161: Launch Facilities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:39
http://www.astronomycast.com/archive/ From October 26, 2009. Launching a rocket into space requires a big effort on the ground. Space agencies have built up huge infrastructures to store, prepare and launch rockets. Let'…
NOIR Lab - An Extremely Rare Ancient Star [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:17
Astronomers have discovered one of the most chemically primitive stars ever identified — an ancient stellar relic that preserves the chemical imprint of the very first stars in the Universe. In this podcast, Dr. Ani Chit…
EVSN - Science in Pairs & Moon Plans Redux [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:03
From April 1, 2026. No foolin'! Once again, we're going to attempt to get you up to date with what is going down at NASA. In addition to NASA updates, we have stories of science that comes in twos. From 2 planets forming…
UNAWE Space Scoop - A Rule-Breaking Supermassive Black Hole [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:51
https://spacescoop.org/en/scoops/2602/a-rule-breaking-supermassive-black-hole/ Astronomers have spotted a supermassive black hole, or SMBH, that is breaking all the rules! Well, one rule anyway. It's called eROSITA Final…
Awesome Astronomy - Gravitational Musing & Nuclear Cruising [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:51
Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer "Dr. Dust" Millard host. Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. This episode Paul and Jeni look at a possible gravitational wave solution to the Hubble tension, NASA's new nuc…