The Sky at Night
The BBC's long-running astronomy series, presented for many decades by Sir Patrick Moore.
- 1957-2026
- 70 seasons
- Documentary
The BBC's long-running astronomy series, presented for many decades by Sir Patrick Moore.
Season 58 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Jupiter: Weather and Moons
The revamped team look at Jupiter's coloured bands and iconic 'eye', visible manifestations of a violent atmosphere that causes extraordinary weather.
Episode 2
Sounds of the Universe
Exploring how sound can reveal secrets about the universe, from orchestral tunes rippling on the surface of the sun to the crackle of Jupiter's atmosphere.
Episode 3
Mysterious Mars
Geologist Iain Stewart investigates how we can read the story of Mars's past from its rocks and Maggie Aderin-Pocock comes face to face with the latest Mars rover.
Episode 4
How Gravity Shapes the Universe
The team travels to the Brecon Beacons AstroCamp to see how gravity shapes the universe. Chris finds out about the newest moon in the solar system.
Episode 5
Impacts
The team looks at the cosmic impacts which have shaped the universe around us, from asteroids crashing into the surface of the moon to galaxies colliding with each other.
Episode 6
The Brightest Star
The team explore stargazing in the daytime, show how seasons change on other planets across the solar system and examine what makes the sun special.
Episode 7
How to Catch a Comet
The team is at mission control as the Rosetta probe catches up with the comet it has been chasing across the solar system and prepares to send out a lander.
Episode 8
The Hunt for ET
Are we alone? Geneticist Dr Adam Rutherford seeks to define what life is and Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores our chances of finding it in the universe.
Episode 9
Ice Giants
The team explores the vast frozen worlds of Uranus and Neptune, while astro-photographer Damian Peach shares his tips for capturing these jewels of the night sky.
Episode 10
Rosetta: A Sky at Night Special
An in-depth look at one of the most extraordinary space adventures in a generation - the attempt to land the ESA's Rosetta spacecraft on the 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko comet.
Episode 11
The Pillars of Creation
The team takes a look at nebulae, vast clouds of dust and gases which play a key role in the birth and death of stars, and therefore in our own origins.