Episode 223

Don’t Miss the Show: The Geminids Light Up December 2025

In this episode of the Observers Notebook Podcast, host Tim Robertson welcomes Bob Lunsford, Meteor Coordinator for the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO), to discuss the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower.

They explore what makes the Geminids one of the most reliable and spectacular meteor displays of the year, including tips on when and where to observe, expected activity rates, and how to record your observations for ALPO’s Meteor Section.

Whether you’re a seasoned observer or just beginning your stargazing journey, this episode will help you make the most of this dazzling celestial event.


You can contact Bob at:
lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

American Meteor Society
https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/

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www.alpo-astronomy.org/

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The Observers Notebook- Don’t Miss the Show: The Geminids Light Up December 2025

Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀


Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we celebrate Halloween with a spooky solar surprise, meet a young space hero, and prepare for the biggest supermoon of the year!


In This Episode:


🎃 The Sun's Halloween Surprise - NASA captures a spine-tingling image of a glowing "face" on the Sun just in time for Halloween! Discover the science behind this eerie solar phenomenon and what creates these cosmic coincidences.


🌟 12-Year-Old Asteroid Hunter Makes History - Incredible news! A 12-year-old student has discovered TWO possible new asteroids that will be shared with the scientific community. Meet the next generation of space explorers!


💧 Water on the Moon's Dark Side? - Scientists are on the hunt for water on the far side of the Moon. Why is this discovery so crucial for future lunar bases and deep space exploration?


🌕 Don't Miss the Super Supermoon! - Mark your calendars! The year's LARGEST supermoon will grace UAE skies next week on November 5th. We'll give you all the details for the best viewing experience of this spectacular lunar event.


Whether you're a space enthusiast or just curious about the universe above us, this episode has something for everyone!
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Spooky Sun Faces, Teen Asteroid Hunter & November's Super Supermoon

Explore the Wonders of the Universe with KALAM ASTRO 🚀

Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we gaze at November's full moon, explore hellish alien worlds, confront Earth's climate reality, and celebrate international space achievements!

In This Episode:

🌕 Beaver Moon Over UAE - November's spectacular full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, illuminates UAE skies on November 5th. Learn about the cultural significance of this lunar event and the best times to observe it.

🔥 JWST Creates First 3D Exoplanet Map - Revolutionary discovery! The James Webb Space Telescope has produced the first-ever 3D map of an exoplanet—and it's so scorching hot, it literally tears water molecules apart. Witness the cutting edge of astronomical mapping technology.

🌍 Earth on the Brink? - Sobering discussion: 2024 is likely Earth's hottest year in 125,000 years. What does this mean for our planet's future? Are we approaching critical climate tipping points? We examine the latest data and what it means for humanity.

🚀 Japan's Space Station Success - Exciting update! Japan's first HTV-X cargo craft has successfully arrived at the International Space Station, marking a new era in Japanese space logistics and international collaboration.

Whether you're a space enthusiast or just curious about the universe above us, this episode has something for everyone!
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Beaver Moon, Hell Planets & Earth's Climate Crisis: November Space Report

Look high in the northeast for a group of bright stars that resembles a big “W” sitting on its end.  This is the constellation of Cassiopeia the Queen.

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11/3/25 - The W of Cassiopeia

November 2025 audio guide for Starry Trails! Visit starrytrails.com for more!

November 2025 Audio Guide

An album of 11 music tracks suitable for TV, film, podcasts, games and more -- For documentaries, mysteries, fact-finding missions, undercover investigations, investigative journalism, conspiracies, crime reporting, and more.

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Buy/License

Piotr Pacyna - Eureka Moment

Piotr Pacyna - Black Swan Theory

Piotr Pacyna - Air Phenomenon

Piotr Pacyna - Proton Protocol

Portrait réalisé pour l'émission "Infini'tif : CROIRE," diffusée le 31 octobre 2025 sur Radio Grenouille : 
https://www.radiogrenouille.com/tous-les-episodes/16-croire-infinitif/

Bruno est mécanicien dans un observatoire de pointe, sans télescope, où de grandes antennes captent les ondes du cosmos. C'est le son de leur récepteur qui nous accueille. Bruno confie son rapport à ce lieu, à l'immense et au quotidien.

Bruno [portrait]

4 a.m., 
awake again
 ideas flowing 
dreamscape unfolding

Curiosity... I rise up...
Candlelight trembles... 
I write
San Francisco sleeps 
dreams of wonder streams
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Above my crown Jupiter resides
Golden healer expanding my light
I breathe you in
Hear whispers in between...
Hush of night gnosis
Expanding my osmosis

Jupiter's sparkle of starlight
Waking me from slumber tonight...

ahhhhh
ahhhhh

hush before dawn, I open wide—
Curious heart, expanding inside
Expanding a higher timeline...


Questions awaken 
instructions taken
I write... 
Ignite candlelight
What stirs my delight?
Why now? Why me? What door is near?
What threshold next? 
step through... 

begin...

Jupiter
Jupiter
Jupiter

I surrender  to the flow... 
inspiration apropos,
To the spark -- trust my radio
Each thought a world, 
Each breath a song, 
Each born in wonder world


Jupiter  
awake me 
remind me how vast I sound...
alive in this galaxy of stars
exist without measure 
exponential pleasure
creating peace through vibe
feeling alive
Jupiter keeper of expansion codes,
Thank you for your whispers...
I'm never alone...
open to light, to wonder, to growth oath —
A soul in space, finding its place...

free and alive...
Jupiter...
Jupiter...


My candle sighs, morning arrives.
Dreams drift home with golden spark. 

rotate to another crown,
I remain by the Bay  ...
tiny spec on my earth star—
Wider, wiser, inspired by wonder.
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Jupiter...
Jupiter...
Jupiter above my crown...
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Adieu till next time
Adieu till your orbit spins around...
 
work side by side 
You in the sky
Me on earth star
Creating from wonder time
sparkles at night
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Jupiter...
Jupiter......
ignite my light...
​ignite my light...
ignite my light...

Jupiter Crown [444]

Lacuna Coil - Enjoy the Silence

Cool, dry, autumn air and a moonless night mean it’s the best time of the year to look for the Great Andromeda Galaxy.

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11/10/25 - The Great Andromeda Galaxy

In this episode of Universe Unfolded, we explore three interstellar visitors: 1I/ʻOumuamua, 2I/Borisov, and 3I/ATLAS. 
Join I as we examine how these objects were discovered, the scientific observations that have puzzled and inspired astronomers. We’ll also look at missions and observatories to study the next visitor.
I will also be sharing my thoughts on these cosmic wanders. As well as thoughts on the ATLAS controversy and fake space news slop.
Get cozy, as we Unfold the Universe.

Episode 1 | Visitors Between the Stars: ʻOumuamua, Borisov, and ATLAS

An epic, multilingual confrontation that unfolds as a clash between the mind and the universe. My song questions human agency, reflections on physical laws and abstractness, along with the role of doubt as the true driver of consciousness. Cosmic imagery and paradoxes transform science into poetry, while it invites humanity to stand humbly before the universe. It offers no easy answers — only light where the unknown pulses. — Aproveite a música! (^ - ^)/

Mental Dancer

Hello, again. Hahaha! (^ - ^)v Look... The lyrics were inspired by paradoxes such as Schrödinger’s Cat. This song explores the tension between knowledge and ignorance, stasis and evolution, existence and doubt. Its structure shifts from reflective verses to powerful, anthemic hooks, creating a sonic way that challenges the listener to think, resist arrogance, and embrace resilience. With dynamic instrumentation and philosophical depth, Static ≠ Dynamic is both an intellectual and emotional experience — a fusion of science, philosophy, and raw musical energy. — As we say in Brazilian Portuguese: "Até mais," which means "See you later"/"またね".

Static ≠ Dynamic

Look low to the east after dark and you should see a cluster of stars known as the Pleiades, or The Seven Sisters.

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11/17/25 - The Seven Sisters

The holidays are one of the most popular times of year for buying a telescope. So, what's the best one to look for?

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11/24/25 - Buying a Telescope

This is a data sonification of the total solar eclipse that occurred in 2024. The sound represents the eclipse's path of totality, which moved in a northeast trajectory across North America. Latitude is mapped to pitch, and longitude is mapped to stereo image. Find more about this project: https://aurawalmer.com/total-solar-eclipse-2024.

Total Solar Eclipse Sonification

Alya Al Nuaimi invites you to embark on an intergalactic adventure through the cosmos with Kalam Astro. Stay up to date with the latest global and local astronomy news, including interviews with industry experts, and discover the secrets of the universe with mind-bending theories. Want some helpful tips on stargazing? Alya has got you covered.

E N G L I S H :
Merely an existence in a (vast) universe woven by vibrating strings. I have always created the lyrics, but never shared them in song format — well, now, I decided to share them.
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P O R T U G U Ê S　B R A S I L E I R O :
Meramente uma existência em um (vasto) universo tecido por cordas vibrantes. Sempre criei as letras, mas nunca compartilhei em formato de canção — bom, agora, decidi compartilhá-las.
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日本語:
ただ、振動する弦に満ちた（広大な）宇宙の中の一存在。いつも歌詞は作ってきましたが、曲としては一度も共有したことがありませんでした。――でも、今はそれを共有することに決めました。はい、私は完全に歌詞を作ります。— 私は勉強しています。あ~~ (^ - ^) 学んでいます. ww
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E S P A Ñ O L :
Meramente una existencia en un (vasto) universo tejido por cuerdas vibrantes. Siempre he creado las letras, pero nunca las he compartido en formato de canción — bueno, ahora he decidido compartirlas.

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The Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers was founded in 1947 and promotes observing of the solar system. Both amateur and professional astronomers work together to further our understanding of the universe.

Mike Murray from the Delta College Planetarium takes a look at what's up in the night sky. Things are happening all the time in the backyard universe, and many of them don't require a telescope to see and enjoy.

A podcast aiming to explain the wonders of astronomy. Whether it be explaining planets, spacecraft history, or breaking space news. Simple and easy to digest. "This kicks f***ing a**" -Seeya_LE

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