The Sky at Night

The Sky at Night

RETURNING70 Seasons849 Episodes★ 8.3
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The Sky at Night is a documentary and news series on BBC Four that premiered in 1957, with 70 seasons and 849 episodes to date. Its most recent episode aired on Oct 12, 2026, and more episodes are on the way.

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NetworkBBC Four
First AiredApr 24, 1957
Last AiredOct 12, 2026
Runtime30 min
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom

Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy with the latest thinking on what's out there in space and what you can see in the night sky.

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Seasons & Episodes70 seasons · 854 episodes

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Destination Moon
E1Destination Moon
Apr 13, 202629m
The team explore Nasa's Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey towards the moon since 1972. They also look into robotic landers and new scientific clues from lunar samples.
E2
E2Jodrell Bank: Tuning Into the Universe
May 11, 202630m
The team explore the remarkable story of Jodrell Bank Observatory and its towering Lovell Telescope, which scientists have used to listen to the cosmos for almost 70 years.
E3
E3Space Weather: The Perfect Storm
Jun 8, 202629m
The team uncover a danger that humanity is only just waking up to – space weather. They meet the dedicated people working to keep us safe from the very worst that the sun can throw at us.
E4
E4The Aliens Next Door?
Jul 13, 202630m
Could alien life exist closer than we think - perhaps right next door? The team investigate evidence that suggests the search for life beyond Earth may lie within our own solar system.
E5
E5Big Black Holes and Little Red Dots
Aug 10, 202629m
Professor Brian Cox joins the team to explore the mind-bending mysteries of black holes discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope’s most exciting new observations.
E6
E6Engineering the Universe
Sep 14, 202630m
Chris Lintott and the team explore the extraordinary engineering, both on Earth and millions of kilometres above it in space, that is transforming modern astronomy.
E7
E7Space for Different Perspectives
Oct 12, 202630m
Maggie Aderin explores how dyslexia has affected her life and career by meeting other dyslexic astronomers and discovering their research – from icy moons to clumpy galaxies.
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About The Sky at Night

The Sky at Night is a documentary, news series on BBC Four. The show first aired on Apr 24, 1957 and currently has 70 seasons and 849 episodes. The Sky at Night is currently airing; its most recent episode aired on Oct 12, 2026. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 15 votes.

The Sky at Night FAQ

How many seasons does The Sky at Night have?

The Sky at Night has 70 seasons and 849 episodes.

Is The Sky at Night renewed or canceled?

The Sky at Night is currently airing; its most recent episode aired on Oct 12, 2026.

Where can I watch The Sky at Night?

The Sky at Night is available on BBC Four.

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