The Urban Astronomer

Viking Lander on Mars 1976 We humans have come a long way, evolving into a technologically advanced species. Over the past 60 years we have ...

The Face on Mars (1976) It's that time of year when pumpkins begin appearing everywhere and darkness arrives earlier in the evening. We ...

Between the Earth and the Sun are 93 Million Miles (150 Million Kilometers) of empty space. Or is it really empty? Actually, there is a lot ...

The Perseids in 2024 promise a favorable viewing on the nights of August 11th and 12th. This meteor shower is quite reliable in providing a...

You are invited to dress reasonably warm, go outside in the evening, and listen to this podcast on your earbuds or headphones. I will guide...

Polaris , our North Star, is one of the most well-known stars in the night sky. But why is it so well known? What are its special characteri...

Our lovely Moon is a steadfast companion, a glowing orb that faithfully accompanies us in our journey around the Sun every year. The Moon p...

Looking up into the night sky, we can see many satellites gently gliding across the heavens on any clear night. Some are faint, others brigh...