Astro Minute
Welcome to the Astro Minute! I'm Lauren Smyth, and with the help of astronomer and teacher Kelli Smyth, I'll be your tour guide as we explore the secrets of the night sky sixty seconds at a time.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
SPECIAL EPISODE: Go Outside and Look Up
Go outside and look up with today's special episode of Astro Minute.
Globular Clusters
Learn how to spot these distant, dazzling objects in today's episode of Astro Minute!
REBOOT - The Double Cluster
Look up at any point during the year and discover the Double Cluster, first observed by a Greek astronomer over one hundred years before the birth of Christ.
Lyrid Meteor Shower
Get ready for this nighttime shower on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Exploring Orion
The constellation Orion is home to many interesting celestial objects. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Update on T Coronae Borealis
A heavenly explosion is slated for the coming months. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Beehive Cluster
The vernal equinox brings spring ... and the beautiful Beehive Cluster! Learn how to find it on today's episode of Astro Minute.
Coming to Skies Near You: Total Lunar Eclipse
On March 13th, North American viewers will be treated to a total lunar eclipse. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Northern Spring Constellations
Learn what's up in the night sky on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Planet Parade
All seven planets will be visible in this month's night sky. Learn how to spot them in today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Morning "Star"
The morning "star" is no star at all. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Queen Cassiopeia
Meet the queen of the night sky on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Red Planet
Mars shines extra brightly in the winter night sky. Learn to spot it in today's episode of Astro Minute!
What Was the Christmas Star?
Learn more about the Christmas Star that guided the wise men on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Highlights of the December Skies
What's up this Christmas season? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Earth's Favorite Moon
What's new in moon research this year? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Andromeda, Reboot
Few objects located outside the Milky Way Galaxy can be seen with the unaided eye--but the Andromeda Galaxy is an exception. Learn how to spot it on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Pleiades and Hyades
Discovered in antiquity, these open star clusters are still visible to the unaided eye. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Solar Max
Get ready to see the aurora, in today's episode of Astro Minute!
Planet Parade
All seven planets are visible in the sky during the next three months. Learn how to spot them on today's episode of Astro Minute!