I migliori Night Sky podcast (2024)

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The Heart of the Soul Weighed by the Stars 1:49

9h ago1:49

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The Moon catches Venus in the great golden scale of Libra, where the goddess of love and beauty witnesses the measure of love abiding in the human heart.

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S3 E3 Pasiphaë: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 3 27:39

28d ago27:39

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Pasiphaë, Queen of Crete, pays the price when her husband breaks his oath to Poseidon and refuses to sacrifice the Cretan Bull. In a letter to her daughter, Ariadne, she explains the terrible events that lead to the birth of the Minotaur. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Featuring Rose Romain as Pasiphaë and Bibi Jacob as Ariadne. Sound and prod…

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With the Moon We Await the Poets 1:50

7d ago1:50

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The experience of each new age requires a new confession, and the world seems always waiting for its poet.

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A Harvest of Stars on Beaver Island 1:50

14d ago1:50

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It's Harvest Moon Wednesday, Sept 17 which begs the question: what is my harvest this year? On Michigan's Beaver Island, they have an answer!

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The Waterman and the Sun King 1:51

21d ago1:51

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A fascinating signature of the Mysteries is appearing in the sky right now, involving the planets Saturn and Mercury and the constellations Aquarius and Leo.

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The Lavender Moon 1:47

28d ago1:47

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The last New Moon of Summer on 2 September 2024 prepares for the transition from outer light to inner radiance that happens at Equinox later this month.

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S3 E3 Pasiphaë: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 3 27:39

27d ago27:39

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Pasiphaë, Queen of Crete, pays the price when her husband breaks his oath to Poseidon and refuses to sacrifice the Cretan Bull. In a letter to her daughter, Ariadne, she explains the terrible events that lead to the birth of the Minotaur. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Featuring Rose Romain as Pasiphaë and Bibi Jacob as Ariadne. Sound and prod…

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Dark sky gazing and space watching - resident astronomer Howard Parkin scans the skies and brings us all the news! 20:58

1M ago20:58

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Howard Parkin explains what can be seen in the sky if we have clear conditions in the coming weeks, and we catch up on the latest space stories - and ask the question - are those astronauts REALLY stranded in space ? The music break is Neil Young's Harvest Moon and questions for Howard can be emailed - howardparkin@manx.net…

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The Moon and Our Noble Nature 1:47

1M ago1:47

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Each month the Moon greets every planet, modulating the mood as it goes. This week, it meets Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury.

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Blue Moon, Saturn Moon, Perigee Moon All in One 1:50

1M ago1:50

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The astrological omens this week suggest now's the time for sloughing off the dead weight and for moving out of stagnant situations.

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The Gang's All Here 1:49

2M ago1:49

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Sun, Mercury, Earth, and Moon align at square angle to Uranus while Jupiter and Saturn engage in the same, and all of this at Blue Moon Monday, August 19, 2024

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I Saw Eternity Last Night 1:49

2M ago1:49

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In August the Milky Way is like the brilliantly beaded belt of a sparkling garment woven out of stars and flung across the night.

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Dark skies are on their way back again - and Astronomer Howard Parkin is a happy man! What is he hoping to see? Find out here! 27:41

2M ago27:41

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In this month's programme, Howard looks forward to the end of Astronomical Twlight - and the chance to see more in the darker skies over the Island. Perhaps a Perseid meteor shower? The planets Mars and Jupiter are back and - dare we say it - the sun is still very active so it's just possible that there COULD be another aurora! The music break is F…

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The Tragic Romance of Summer's Halfway Point 1:50

2M ago1:50

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This week a date of historic and literary note rolls around: “Lammas Eve,” which is the night before we’re halfway through the summer.

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Venus is a Vital Power 1:50

2M ago1:50

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Venus emerges as our evenings star very soon, and will grace the western horizon until mid-March 2025. What can it mean?

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More stargazing information and space news from our resident astronomer, Howard Parkin 24:46

2M ago24:46

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Howard Parkin takes a look into our Manx skies, to describe what we might see, given favourable weather conditions, during the month of July. It's a golden oldie music break in this edition, and it's followed by the latest space stories, as private companies take an ever-increasing role in space travel and exploration. Questions for Howard to answe…

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When Mars and Uranus Take the Sky 1:50

3M ago1:50

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All the talk this week is about the great meeting between the red planet Mars and the eccentric gas giant Uranus, which coincides with quick changes and reversals, sudden upsets, unforeseen events or even new insights stirred all of sudden, breaking in like revelation.

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The Secret of the World 1:49

3M ago1:49

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Earth comes to its aphelion Friday, when it's furthest away from the Sun, the same day as the first New Moon of summer, revealing the social harmony inherent in the cosmos.

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S3 E2 Ariadne & Io: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 2 22:47

3M ago22:47

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When Dionysus, god of wine and insanity, appears to Ariadne, determined to marry her, she tells him the tale of her ancestor Io. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. With Nigel Pilkington as Dionysus and Bibi Jacob as Ariadne. Original violin loops were created and performed by Chloe Dunn. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Sources include: Aeschy…

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S3 E2 Ariadne & Io: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 2 22:47

3M ago22:47

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When Dionysus, god of wine and insanity, appears to Ariadne, determined to marry her, she tells him the tale of her ancestor Io. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. With Nigel Pilkington as Dionysus and Bibi Jacob as Ariadne. Original violin loops were created and performed by Chloe Dunn. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Sources include: Aeschy…

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Moon as Cosmic Window and Magic Mirror 1:49

3M ago1:49

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All in one week the Moon checks in with all the outer planets, and this as Saturn begins its retrograde.

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Witnessing the Greater Self at Solstice 1:51

3M ago1:51

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This week it’s all about the Sun and its solstice, but it’s also about the Moon, which comes to Full Phase the day after solstice, placing an accent mark on what happens with the standing still of the Sun that marks the beginning of summer.

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The Aim of Waking is to Dream 1:46

4M ago1:46

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The messenger of the gods slips into hiding beyond the Sun Friday, while the first heaven is flung open wide by a growing Moon ~ time to heed the whispers of the merry wanderer of the night.

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Star gazing .... space watching .... and will we see another aurora? Resident Astronomer Howard Parkin tells all .... 21:25

4M ago21:25

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Astronomer Howard Parkin joins us to look at what we can see in our dark skies over the Island, during the weeks of June - weather permitting! And he can't resist another word or two about the magnificent aurora - and considers the question .... will we see one again anytime soon? Still with auroras in mind, Howard's music choice this month is Rena…

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Joan of Arcturus 1:48

4M ago1:48

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Thursday, May 30th is the Feast of Joan of Arc. Arcturus is rising overhead from the East, the star of the shepherdess, beside the crown she would use to crown the King of France, who was nearly toppled, like Hercules, from his rightful place.

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A Michelangelo Moon 1:51

4M ago1:51

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Thursday's Full Moon blocks the star Antares, the rival of Mars, which means it's our turn to sculpt the red planet’s warrior forces.

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S3 E1 Ariadne & Europa: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 1 26:47

4M ago26:47

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Ariadne has been abandoned on the island of Naxos by Theseus. As she battles with heartache and homesickness she remembers her grandmother Europa. Written and narrated by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Sources for this re-telling include Moschus’ poem ‘Europa’; Roberto Calasso’s ‘The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony,’ and Ariadne’s …

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S3 E1 Ariadne & Europa: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 1 26:47

4M ago26:47

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Ariadne has been abandoned on the island of Naxos by Theseus. As she battles with heartache and homesickness she remembers her grandmother Europa. Written and narrated by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Sources for this re-telling include Moschus’ poem ‘Europa’; Roberto Calasso’s ‘The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony,’ and Ariadne’s …

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No auroras - but some eclipse reflections - and loads more star and space news - with Astronomer Howard Parkin 27:50

4M ago27:50

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Our Manx Resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin, shares some more thoughts following his recent eclipse experience in Texas, and wonders if anyone might like to go with him to Spain for the next one?! Howard also takes a look at what we might see - weather permitting - in our Manx skies during this month of May, and updates us on the latest space stori…

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The Secret of the Center of the Heavens 1:49

5M ago1:49

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The Moon returned to its eclipse point Sunday, then moves through its dark phase, encountering the secrets of Venus before it comes New Tuesday night.

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Beware May Eve 1:49

5M ago1:49

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The season turns toward its end on April 30, a turning that was considered an act of the divine in days gone by, a lifting of the veil to release built-up mischief.

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An Explosion of Stars from the Crown 1:50

5M ago1:50

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Not to be outdone by our own star and its recent eclipse drama, a couple of stars in Corona Borealis are cooking up their own fantastic display when they explode sometime soon

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Jupiter, Uranus, and the Moon 1:51

6M ago1:51

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Jupiter and Uranus have a once-every-14-years meeting this week. Finding its meaning with the help of the Moon.

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Shadows Carry the Whole Story 1:45

6M ago1:45

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The thrill of experience that defies our sense of the immutable

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Here Begins a New Life in Love 1:50

6M ago1:50

1:50

The beloveds Moon and Venus meet in the midday at eclipse, and so begins their new story.

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Nights are getting lighter - but Astronomer Howard Parkin says there's still lots to see! 27:37

6M ago27:37

27:37

Howard gets ready for the Eclipse, reviews the recent Starship launch, and previews Manx stargazing prospects in AprilDi Manx Radio

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Shadow of the Future Cast at Eclipse 1:50

6M ago1:50

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When the world becomes the mirror upon which the gods cast the shadow of the future.

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The Higher Self & the Stars of Leo 1:50

6M ago1:50

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The Moon waxes toward Full Phase among the stars of Leo this week, gathering up the kingly forces of the Lion before eclipse on March 25th.

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The Price of Improbable Love 1:51

7M ago1:51

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The final resolution of improbable love begins Wednesday when the Moon meets Jupiter in the great adventure.

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In a Bed of Daffodil Sky 1:51

7M ago1:51

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Venus faints into the light of the Sun this month, witnessed by Moon on Thursday, looking east at dawn.

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The Hidden Promise of Leap Day 1:49

7M ago1:49

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At midnight on Leap Day, the waning gibbous Moon moves from Virgo to Libra, where it draws near the star Zubenelgenubi, with an invitation to find life's richest treasure.

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Forty Days with the Moon 1:50

7M ago1:50

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There are 40 days from the Feb 24 Full Moon at apogee to the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse at New Moon, for our gradually growing wholeness.

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S2 E14 Hermes & Aphrodite: The Constellation of Aquila 17:33

8M ago17:33

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How do a slipper and an eagle lead to love? Hermes explains all. Written by Chris Mack with Bibi Jacob. Featuring Chris Mack and Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Discover our new show, Late Night ClassicsDi Chris Mack & Bibi Jacob

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S2 E14 Hermes & Aphrodite: The Constellation of Aquila 17:33

8M ago17:33

17:33

How do a slipper and an eagle lead to love? Hermes explains all. Written by Chris Mack with Bibi Jacob. Featuring Chris Mack and Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Discover our new show, Late Night ClassicsDi Chris Mack & Bibi Jacob

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All Love Meets with Its Return 1:48

8M ago1:48

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Only once every 12 years will the Olympian King of the Gods stand beside the lead star of the zodiac with the Moon sweeping by on Valentine’s Day, and it’s happening this year.

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The Love From Which We are Born 1:51

8M ago1:51

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As our morning star, Venus is sowing love and beauty into the world, while the Moon sweeps by as a thin sliver of itself, and Mars fades from view.

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The Poetic Calendar 1:51

8M ago1:51

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Botticelli's Primavera comes poetically to life overhead this week when Moon meets Spica at cross-quarter time in the morning sky.

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The Great Cosmic Mirror of the Moon 1:50

8M ago1:50

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Musings on the meaning of first Full Moon of the new year.

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The Amen of the Universe 1:50

9M ago1:50

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Venus, Mercury, and Mars cross through the morning Milky Way, bringing to mind the inspiring words of German mystic poet Novalis.

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The first programme of 2024 previews the big stargazing events during the coming year 26:47

9M ago26:47

26:47

As well as telling us what stars will be visible over the Island during January, Howard Parkin has also drawn up a stargazers calendar - significant sights to be seen in our Manx Dark Skies during the coming year - and if you'd like a copy, email your request to howardparkin@manx.net The music break is from Sailor In the second half of the programm…

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