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Manx Sky at Night
Howard Parkin joins Judith Ley to discuss the different and exciting sights that can be seen in the dark skies over the Isle of Man at night.
Episodes
- Manx Sky at Night
More stargazing and space watching from our resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin
As usual, Howard tells us what we can hope to see in our Island dark skies during the month of November - and discusses some of the top stories making…
- Manx Sky at Night
More stargazing and space news with resident astronomer Howard Parkin MBE
Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE explains what we can see in the skies over our Island in the weeks of October (weather permitting!) and after a break for music…
- Manx Sky at Night
That solar eclipse, September's darkening skies, and big news from space - Howard Parkin is here again!
Astronomer Howard Parkin is in the studio again with the August edition of the Manx Sky at Night - recalling last month's solar eclipse, and describing the…
- Manx Sky at Night
More stargazing with Astronomer Howard Parkin, including how to safely watch the August solar eclipse
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we can expect to see in the August dark skies over the Isle of Man, and comments on a couple of top stories from the…
- Manx Sky at Night
More stargazing and space news from Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE
Local Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we should look out for in our Manx skies during the weeks of July, and shares some of the many stories about…
- Manx Sky at Night
Stargazing and space watching with resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin
Howard Parkin tells us what we might see - weather permitting - in the Manx skies during May, and chats about some of the latest projects in the ever-changing…
- Manx Sky at Night
Astronomer Howard Parkin gets an email from space - something a little different on this month's show!
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains all we can see - weather permitting - in the dark skies over our Island during the month of May - and in this month's space…
- Manx Sky at Night
Anticipating Artemis 2 - and which stars will shine in our April Manx skies ? Howard Parkin knows!
More stargazing and space watching in the company of the Isle of Man's resident astronomer, Howard Parkin
- Manx Sky at Night
More stargazing and space-watching with astronomer Howard Parkin
Astronomer Howard Parkin describes what we can see in the sky during the month of March, and discusses the biggest stories currently coming from the world of…
- Manx Sky at Night
Star gazing and space watching with Astronomer Howard Parkin - your monthly update is here
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we will see (weather permitting!) in the Island's dark skies during the month of February - plus updates on the current…
- Manx Sky at Night
Astronomer Howard Parkin recalls the best bits of December night skies - and gives us plenty to look for in the New Year
Leading Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE talks about the best sights in our solar system that were visible during December - and suggests what the high points for…
- Manx Sky at Night
Essential information for stargazing during December, and stories from outer space -with Astronomer Howard Parkin
Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE discusses what we will see in the December skies over the Isle of Man (weather permitting!) and reports on some of the main space…
- Manx Sky at Night
From supermoons to space travel - Astronomer Howard Parkin has the top sky stories for the month ahead
Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE looks at the Manx skies and explains what we can see in the weeks ahead - weather permitting! After a music break from the Moody…
- Manx Sky at Night
Another date with resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin - looking up to the Manx skies - and out into space
Another date with our resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin, looking up to the sky with information of what will be visible in good weather during the month of…
- Manx Sky at Night
Astronomer Howard Parkin is star-gazing in our Manx dark skies - and space watching too
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we can see - weather permitting - in the dark skies over the Isle of Man during the month of September - and brings up…
- Manx Sky at Night
Another date with our resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin, looking up to the sky - and out into space
What might we see in the August dark skies over our Island? And is private enterprise going to save space exploration - and revolutionise how we travel?…
- Manx Sky at Night
Star gazing and space watching with Astronomer Howard Parkin - and it's not all good news!
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we might see in the July skies over the Island - and could space exploration really be grounded through cancelled…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - MAY 2025 - Astronomer Howard Parkin with all things star and space-related
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we can hope to see in our June skies, and after an optimistic song choice from The Beatles (Here Comes The Sun!) Howard…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - More stargazing and space stories from Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains the activity of planets and stars in our Manx skies during the weeks of May, and discusses some of the biggest stories about…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - Astronomer Howard Parkin with more star and space news
As the month of March comes to a close, Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what to look for in the April skies over the Island, and updates us on some of the…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - Astronomer Howard Parkin is out under the dark skies again
Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE explains what we can look forward to seeing (weather permitting!) in the dark skies over our Island during the weeks of March, and…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - the one about the Green Flash - with Howard Parkin MBE
Star gazing, space watching - and talking about the rare sight of the Green Flash. Have YOU seen it? Astronomer Howard Parkin hasn't - and is very envious of…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - Howard Parkin MBE is star-gazing and space-watching again!
Astronomer Howard Parkin MBE presents the final edition of the programme for 2024 - firstly looking at the stars and planetary activity in the January skies…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - Howard Parkin looks forward to stargazing and space-watching in December
Astronomer Howard Parkin describes the stars and planets which will be visible in our December skies (weather permitting!) and discusses the latest space…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - more stargazing and spacewatching with Astronomer Howard Parkin
Find out what we can see - weather permitting - in our dark skies over the Isle of Man in the coming month of November - then catch up on the significance of…
- Manx Sky at Night
Dark sky gazing and space watching - resident astronomer Howard Parkin scans the skies and brings us all the news!
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…
- Manx Sky at Night
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!
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…
- Manx Sky at Night
More stargazing information and space news from our resident astronomer, Howard Parkin
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…
- Manx Sky at Night
Star gazing .... space watching .... and will we see another aurora? Resident Astronomer Howard Parkin tells all ....
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…
- Manx Sky at Night
No auroras - but some eclipse reflections - and loads more star and space news - with Astronomer Howard Parkin
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…
Manx Sky at NightNights are getting lighter - but Astronomer Howard Parkin says there's still lots to see!
Howard gets ready for the Eclipse, reviews the recent Starship launch, and previews Manx stargazing prospects in April
Manx Sky at NightThe first programme of 2024 previews the big stargazing events during the coming year
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…
Manx Sky at NightMANX SKY AT NIGHT
In the November edition of the programme, Astronomer Howard Parkin tells us what will be visible (weather permitting) in the sky during the coming weeks - the…
Manx Sky at NightMANX SKY AT NIGHT - OCTOBER 2023
Astronomer Howard Parkin discusses the movement of Venus, Jupiter and Saturn in the coming weeks - and will there be more meteor showers during November? And…
Manx Sky at NightMANX SKY AT NIGHT - AUGUST 2023
The skies are getting darker earlier - which is good news for stargazers! Amongst the many topics Howard covers in this month's programme are the Equinox on…
Manx Sky at NightMANX SKY AT NIGHT - JULY 2023
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we should be looking for in our August dark skies - including the Summer Triangle, a full Blue Super Moon (that might…
Manx Sky at NightMANX SKY AT NIGHT - JUNE 2023
Astronomer Howard Parkin tells us what to look out for in our July dark skies, and after a break for a Glastonbury-inspired music choice, he looks at some of…
Manx Sky at NightMANX SKY AT NIGHT - MARCH 2023
Resident Astronomer Howard Parkin describes what we can look for in the dark skies over our Island during the month of April and recalls some of the highlights…
Manx Sky at NightMANX SKY AT NIGHT - FEBRUARY 2023
We're nearing the end of the 'best' time for stargazing, as the nights become ever-so-slightly lighter for longer - so Astronomer Howard Parkin says 'make the…
Manx Sky at NightMANX SKY AT NIGHT - JANUARY 2023
For this month's edition of the MANX SKY AT NIGHT, resident Astronomer Howard Parkin takes us on a tour of the IOM Observatory. Group visits, and visitors on…
Manx Sky at NightMANX SKY AT NIGHT - OCTOBER 2022
If the skies are clear enough, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible during November; there are a couple of meteor showers in prospect - the Taurids and…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - SEPTEMBER 2022
Howard Parkin explains what we can look out for in our dark skies over the Island, during the months of October (given some clear conditions of course!) Mars…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - AUGUST 2022
Manx Radio's Resident Astronomer HOWARD PARKIN is back with more information about what we can see (if we have good clear conditions) in our wonderful Isle of…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JULY 2022
Join Howard Parkin, as he reflects on some of the best stargazing he's enjoyed during July, and previews some of the activity in the night skies during August…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JUNE 2022
Resident Astronomer Howard Parkin describes the stars, planets and other sights that might be seen in the skies over the Isle of Man during the month of July -…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - MAY 2022
Astronomer Howard Parkin takes his monthly look into our Manx skies, and describes what we might see, given the right conditions, in our dark skies during the…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - APRIL 2022
As usual, it's a podcast of two halves! Astronomer Howard Parkin begins with a look ahead to some of the things we can see in the dark skies over our Island…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - FEBRUARY 2022
Once again, Manx Radio's resident Astronomer, Howard Parkin, explains how to enjoy the dark skies over our Island in the weeks of March when the planets will…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JANUARY 2022
Astronomer Howard Parkin describes what will be visible - in the right weather conditions - in our Manx dark skies during the month of February. After a rather…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - DECEMBER 2021
For the last time in 2021, resident astronomer Howard Parkin identifies what we can look for in the dark skies of winter. There's plenty of planetary activity…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - NOVEMBER 2021
Now that the clocks have moved back, we have longer dark nights - perfect for star gazing when the skies are clear! Howard Parkin describes what we can hope to…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - OCTOBER 2021
Howard Parkin returns with his monthly look at our Manx skies - this time looking ahead to the month of November, explaining which planets we'll be able to see…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - SEPTEMBER 2021
As the autumn skies get darker earlier, there's more scope for seeing the planets - Jupiter and Saturn will be dominating the southern sky and can be easily…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - AUGUST 2021
On this month’s programme, Astronomer Howard Parkin looks into our Manx skies and explains what we can hope to see during the month of September, when we…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JULY 2021
In the fist part of the programme, Astronomer Howard Parkin looks at what we can see - weather permitting - in our Manx skies during the coming month of…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - JUNE 2021
Astronomer Howard Parkin explains what we might see in the sky during the month of July - despite the fact that summertime means it's really too light to see…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - MAY 2021
Astronomer Howard Parkin takes his regular monthly look at the Manx skies. As night skies in June are very light, viewing opportunities are fewer - but when…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - APRIL 2021
The Lyrid Meteor Showers; Planets on show in May; the truth about supermoons - and more - as Howard Parkin looks at what we can see (weather permitting) if we…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - MARCH 2021
Astronomer Howard Parkin looks ahead to the dark skies of April, and explains what we can expect to see whenever we have good visibility over the Isle of Man…
- Manx Sky at Night
MANX SKY AT NIGHT - FEBRUARY 2021
Astronomer Howard Parkin guides us through the spectacular sights we'll see (weather permitting!) in the dark skies over the Isle of Man during March - and we…