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
Early Bird Special
If you're up early this month, you can spot a giant asterism and two planets. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Cats & Comet A3
Search the night skies this October for a long-tailed treat. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
October Meteor Showers
Look to the sky this October to see some fiery ice in Earth's upper atmosphere.
The Summer Triangle, Reboot
Learn to spot this celestial guidepost in today's episode of Astro Minute!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Dr. Hugh Ross, Reasons to Believe
Tune in today for a faith and science-filled interview from Dr. Hugh Ross, astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe.
The Majesty of Saturn
Moonlets and rings--including invisible rings. These are just a few of Saturn's mysteries. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
A Cosmic Explosion
Coming soon to skies near you: A once-in-a-lifetime stellar event. Learn where to spot it on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Supermassive Black Hole
At the center of our galaxy lies an invisible black hole. Be careful, don't fall in!
The Beehive Cluster
This bustling hive of stars took hundreds of years to discover--and is still just as magnificent today!
A Stargazer's Guide to the Galaxy, Part I
Here are some of the tools you'll need to find your way around the night sky.
A Solar Rarity - April Eclipse Part II
The number-one rule for eclipse viewing: Don't look at it. Learn safe eclipse viewing techniques on today's episode of Astro Minute.
A Solar Rarity - April Eclipse Part 1
Learn about what you'll see during the upcoming solar eclipse, and remember to practice safe viewing techniques.
The Mystery of the Sun's Corona
This year's total solar eclipse will offer a nearly unparalleled opportunity to observe the sun's mysterious atmosphere. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
Spring's Coming in Like a Lion
Learn how to spot spring's harbinger, Leo the Lion, in this week's night sky!
The Heavenly G
This asterism forms a map of the winter constellations. Learn how to find it in today's episode of Astro Minute!
Why Are Stars Different Colors?
Why are stars different colors? And why aren't all stars different colors (at least, apparently?) Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!
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.
This Year, You Might See the Northern Lights
Even if you live at lower latitudes, you might get a chance to see the Northern Lights this summer as the sun enters its stormy season. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!
The Eye of the Bull
The eye of Taurus the Bull is a red giant called Aldebaran. Tune in to learn how to find this magnificent red gem!
A Sense of Direction
If you're like me and have no built-in compass, here's how you can find your way - just by looking up at the night sky.