The Sky at Night

Our team of astronomers tell us what's on view in the night sky. From comets to quasars, there is always something fascinating to discuss in the Universe.

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Network: United Kingdom BBC Four (1957 - now)
Schedule: Mondays at 22:00 (30 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: MysteryNatureHistory

Official site: www.bbc.co.uk

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The Aliens Next Door?

Episode 2026-07-13; Jul 13, 2026

Could alien life exist closer than we think - perhaps right next door? A paper published in 2025 suggested that strange markings discovered on Mars could provide some of the strongest evidence yet that life once existed on the Red Planet. The Sky at

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Glazeboss posted 10 months ago

Epic! 

An amazing exposé for Prof Burnell and So long coming.. 
 

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