A Month for Stargazing: Austin PBS Presents The Stars at Night October 2026 A Celebration of Astronomy, Mythology, Storytelling, and Dark-Sky Conservation

Austin, TX — October 2026 — Austin PBS will broadcast The Stars at Night, a celebrated documentary exploring the connections between astronomy, mythology, and dark-sky conservation, in October 2026, a month that brings an exciting lineup of celestial highlights, from planetary oppositions, active meteor showers, and the celebration of Dark Sky Month in much of the US. Directed by Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning producer Elizabeth “Betty” Buckley, The Stars at Night blends science, storytelling, and cultural history to explore how humans across time and place have looked to the stars for meaning—and why protecting the night sky is increasingly important.

Broadcast & Streaming Information:
• Available nationwide via PBS World. Check your local listings.
• Austin PBS Broadcast: Thursday, 10/7/26. 9:00 PM
• Available to stream now via the PBS app: https://www.pbs.org/show/the-stars-at-night/