Dark Skies, Elusive Light, and Pluto’s Legacy

With the New Moon arriving this week, we’re in for some of the darkest skies of the month—perfect for stargazing! In this episode, we’ll track down the elusive Zodiacal Light, a faint cosmic glow that many mistake for lingering twilight. Mercury returns to the evening sky, joining a stunning planetary lineup. Later, we’ll dive into a selection of deep-sky treasures, from open clusters to ghostly galaxies, all visible with binoculars or a small telescope.

And in case you missed it, February 18th marked the anniversary of Pluto’s discovery! We’ll revisit Clyde Tombaugh’s historic find, Pluto’s controversial reclassification, and why this distant world remains one of the most fascinating objects in the solar system.

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