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Earth at Aphelion? | June 30 - July 6

Season 48 Episode 26
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Cepheus The King | June 23 - June 29

Cepheus The King | June 23 - June 29

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Mars and the Drama With Luna | June 16 - June 22

Mars and the Drama With Luna | June 16 - June 22

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Party With These Stars | June 9 - June 15

Party With These Stars | June 9 - June 15

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Hercules' Great Big Cluster | June 2 - June 8

Hercules' Great Big Cluster | June 2 - June 8

Season 48 Episode 22
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How to Find the Milky Way | May 26 - June 1

How to Find the Milky Way | May 26 - June 1

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The Celestial Teapot | May 19 - May 25

The Celestial Teapot | May 19 - May 25

Season 48 Episode 20
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The Summer Triangle is Back | May 12 - May 18

The Summer Triangle is Back | May 12 - May 18

Season 48 Episode 19
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Pairs on Pairs on Pairs | May 5 - May 11

Pairs on Pairs on Pairs | May 5 - May 11

Season 48 Episode 18
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From Zero to Hero: Find Hercules | April 28 - May 4

From Zero to Hero: Find Hercules | April 28 - May 4

Season 48 Episode 17
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Arcturus, Ophiucus, Virgo and Libra | April 21 - April 27

Arcturus, Ophiucus, Virgo and Libra | April 21 - April 27

Season 48 Episode 16
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Lyra and the Lyric Meteor Shower | April 14 - April 20

Lyra and the Lyric Meteor Shower | April 14 - April 20

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Star Gazers

What is a Shooting Star?

Have you ever wished upon a shooting star? Looking up at the night sky, we often mistake these streaks of light for stars, but they’re not really stars at all. Star Gazers host Trace Dominguez breaks down this beautiful phenomenon.
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Season 47 Episode 30
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Sun Appreciation Day 2024 | June 10 - June 16
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Summer and it's Stars | June 3 - June 9
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