Mars makes its closest approach to Earth since 2022 (6 to 12 January 2025)
As the Red Planet is currently at its closest point to Earth for over two years, this week is a fantastic time to look at our neighbour planet.
To find out how you can see the event, as well as the week’s other stargazing highlights, listen to the latest episode of the Star Diary podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
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How to photograph the Moon
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Quadrantid meteor shower is gifted a moonless night (30 December to 5 January)
The Moon is hiding out the way, making it a great night to check out the meteor shower. To find out how to see the shower as well as all the other stargazing highlights of the week, be sure to listen to the latest episode of the Star Diary podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Transcription
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A Cosmic Christmas Tree (23 to 29 December 2024)
The Christmas Tree Cluster is a beautifully festive cosmic decoration, the perfect thing to look at during this festive time. Find out how you can see it for yourself as well as other stargazing highlights in the latest episode of Star Diary, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.
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How to see the International Space Station in the night sky
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How did life emerge on Earth?
Spacerocks expert Rayssa Martins discusses her study into meteorites and how they delivered the building blocks of life to our planet.
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Mars disappears behind the Moon (16 to 22 December 2022)
The Moon passes in front of Mars in the daylight sky. Find out how you might be able to catch the disappearance as well as other stargazing highlights in the latest episode of Star Diary, from the makers of Sky at Night Magazine.
Transcription
What’s next for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?
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