About this episode

Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Professor Brian Cox discuss the influence of the Sun and Moon in relation to the solar eclipse.

In this special Begin Again Moments episode, inspired by this week’s solar eclipse, two of Britain’s most brilliant minds explore the extraordinary power of the Sun and Moon. Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores the mystery and influence of the Moon, while Professor Brian Cox turns our attention to the Sun, the star at the centre of our solar system and the source of the light and energy that makes life possible. As the solar eclipse captures attention around the world, these two fascinating conversations offer a chance to look beyond the spectacle and understand the remarkable relationship between the Sun, Moon and our place in the universe. To hear the full conversations, watch the complete episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Davina McCall

Guests: Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Professor Brian Cox

Topics covered

• solar eclipse
• Sun
• Moon
• space exploration
• science
• universe

Keywords

• solar eclipse
• Sun
• Moon
• Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock
• Professor Brian Cox
• space
• universe
• science

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