Astronomer Howard Parkin recalls the best bits of December night skies - and gives us plenty to look for in the New Year episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 4, 2026 · 30 MIN

Astronomer Howard Parkin recalls the best bits of December night skies - and gives us plenty to look for in the New Year

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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 stargazing might be during January. He also has some of the top space stories making headlines now.

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