StarDate airs every weekday at 5:57 a.m., 4:57 p.m., and on weekends at 8:20 a.m.

May 30th-June 5th, 2022: The Centaur

The mythological half-man, half-horse is just peeking into view in the south now, and we’ll have details on some of its wonders — including our closest neighbor star. Please join us for the centaur and more, right here.

June 6th-12th, 2022: Pairings

We’ll have stories about several cosmic pairings this week — some permanent, some temporary. Please join us for cosmic pairings, plus a plan to protect Earth from cosmic missiles, and much more.

June 13th-19th,2022: Superflares

A star in the serpent bearer produces gigantic outbursts of energy that are far larger than any ever seen from any other star, and we’ll have details. Please join us for superflares, plus a possible new job for the Moon and more.

June 20th-26th, 2022: Carbon Factory

An old, bloated star in Leo is belching carbon like a giant factory, and we’ll have details. We’ll also tell you about the seasons on Mars, and a telescope that’s as much art as science. Please join us for these stories and more.

June 27th-July 3rd, 2022: Dogging the Sun

Twin blobs of color sometimes “dog” the Sun: sun dogs. They’re formed by ice crystals high in the sky, and we’ll have details. Please join us for Sun dogs, plus leap seconds, a giant volcano, and much more.

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StarDate debuted in 1978, making it the longest-running national radio science feature in the country. It airs on more than 300 radio stations. It has been hosted by Billy Henry since July 2019.

StarDate tells listeners what to look for in the night sky, and explains the science, history, and sky-lore behind these objects. It also keeps listeners up to date on the latest research findings and space missions. And it offers tidbits on astronomy in the arts and popular culture, providing ways for people with diverse interests to keep up with the universe.