Astronomy Tonight
Astronomy Tonight: Your Daily Dose of Celestial Wonders
Welcome to "Astronomy Tonight," your go-to podcast for daily astronomy tidbits. Every evening, we explore the mysteries of the night sky, from the latest discoveries in our solar system to the farthest reaches of the universe. Whether you're an amateur stargazer or a seasoned astronomer, our bite-sized episodes are designed to educate and inspire. Tune in for captivating stories about stars, planets, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena, all explained in an easy-to-understand format. Don't miss out on your nightly journey through the cosmos—subscribe to "Astronomy Tonight" and let the stars guide your curiosity!
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 2 minutes
- Episodes
- 408
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Mimas: The Death Star Moon's Cosmic Discovery
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On this day, September 17th, in the year 1789, the astronomical world was set abuzz by the discovery of Saturn's moon Mimas by the renowned British astronomer W…
On this day, September 17th, in the year 1789, the astronomical world was set abuzz by the discovery of Saturn's moon Mimas by the renowned British astronomer W…
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Wed 17 Sep 2025
Roche Limit: When Moons Dance on the Edge of Destruction
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On this day, September 16th, back in 1848, we witnessed one of the most peculiar and exciting discoveries in the history of astronomy. The French astronomer Édo…
On this day, September 16th, back in 1848, we witnessed one of the most peculiar and exciting discoveries in the history of astronomy. The French astronomer Édo…
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Tue 16 Sep 2025
"Pulsing Pioneers: When Cosmic Beacons First Flickered to Life"
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On September 15th, 1968, a momentous event occurred in the field of astronomy that would forever change our understanding of the cosmos. On this day, the first-…
On September 15th, 1968, a momentous event occurred in the field of astronomy that would forever change our understanding of the cosmos. On this day, the first-…
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Mon 15 Sep 2025
Cosmic Echoes: How Gravitational Waves Revealed the Universe's Music
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On September 14th, we celebrate a monumental achievement in the field of astronomy and physics. On this day in 2015, exactly a century after Einstein proposed h…
On September 14th, we celebrate a monumental achievement in the field of astronomy and physics. On this day in 2015, exactly a century after Einstein proposed h…
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Sun 14 Sep 2025
"Solar Flames: Campbell's Cosmic Capture at Wallal"
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On September 13th, 1922, the astronomical community was abuzz with excitement as the first-ever photograph of a solar prominence was captured during a total sol…
On September 13th, 1922, the astronomical community was abuzz with excitement as the first-ever photograph of a solar prominence was captured during a total sol…
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Sat 13 Sep 2025
Pioneer 11: First Spacecraft to Unveil Saturn's Celestial Secrets
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On this day in astronomy, September 11th, we commemorate a truly electrifying event that occurred back in 1979. On this date, Pioneer 11 became the first spacec…
On this day in astronomy, September 11th, we commemorate a truly electrifying event that occurred back in 1979. On this date, Pioneer 11 became the first spacec…
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Thu 11 Sep 2025
Neptune: Mathematic Marvel Reveals Hidden World!
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On September 10th, 1846, astronomers were on the verge of one of the most exciting discoveries in the history of planetary science. The German astronomer Johann…
On September 10th, 1846, astronomers were on the verge of one of the most exciting discoveries in the history of planetary science. The German astronomer Johann…
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Wed 10 Sep 2025
"Amalthea: Jupiter's Red Rocket Moon"
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On September 9th, 1892, the astronomical community was rocked by the discovery of Amalthea, Jupiter's fifth moon. Edward Emerson Barnard, an American astronomer…
On September 9th, 1892, the astronomical community was rocked by the discovery of Amalthea, Jupiter's fifth moon. Edward Emerson Barnard, an American astronomer…
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Tue 09 Sep 2025
"Star Trek: The Cosmic Catalyst of Space Exploration"
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On September 8th, 1966, something truly out of this world happened - the premiere of Star Trek: The Original Series! While not strictly an astronomical event, t…
On September 8th, 1966, something truly out of this world happened - the premiere of Star Trek: The Original Series! While not strictly an astronomical event, t…
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Mon 08 Sep 2025
Tesla's Wild Gravity Wave Theory: Science Fiction or Prophecy?
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On September 7th, we celebrate a truly electrifying event in the annals of astronomical history. On this day in 1915, the brilliant and eccentric inventor Niko…
On September 7th, we celebrate a truly electrifying event in the annals of astronomical history. On this day in 1915, the brilliant and eccentric inventor Niko…
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Sun 07 Sep 2025
First Direct Exoplanet: A Cosmic Snapshot
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On this day, September 6th, back in 2008, the astronomy world was buzzing with excitement as the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope in Chile c…
On this day, September 6th, back in 2008, the astronomy world was buzzing with excitement as the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope in Chile c…
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Sat 06 Sep 2025
"Voyager 1: A Cosmic Journey Beyond the Solar System"
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On this day, September 5th, in the year 1977, we witnessed one of the most ambitious space exploration missions ever launched: Voyager 1. This intrepid spacecra…
On this day, September 5th, in the year 1977, we witnessed one of the most ambitious space exploration missions ever launched: Voyager 1. This intrepid spacecra…
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Fri 05 Sep 2025
Barnard's Cosmic Potato: Jupiter's Hidden Moon Revealed
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On September 4th, 1892, the astronomy world was rocked by a celestial surprise that had stargazers scratching their heads and astronomers burning the midnight o…
On September 4th, 1892, the astronomy world was rocked by a celestial surprise that had stargazers scratching their heads and astronomers burning the midnight o…
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Thu 04 Sep 2025
Viking 2: Pioneering Mars, Unveiling Cosmic Secrets
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On September 3rd, 1976, the Viking 2 spacecraft made history by successfully landing on Mars, becoming the second human-made object to touch down on the Red Pla…
On September 3rd, 1976, the Viking 2 spacecraft made history by successfully landing on Mars, becoming the second human-made object to touch down on the Red Pla…
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Wed 03 Sep 2025
The Sun's Blazing Telegram: How Carrington Witnessed Solar Fury
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On this day, September 2nd, in the year 1859, something extraordinary happened that would change our understanding of the Sun and its influence on Earth forever…
On this day, September 2nd, in the year 1859, something extraordinary happened that would change our understanding of the Sun and its influence on Earth forever…
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Tue 02 Sep 2025
Proxima Pulse: A Signal That Could Change Everything
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On this day, September 1st, in the year 2054, astronomers at the newly established Lunar Observatory made a groundbreaking discovery that sent shockwaves throug…
On this day, September 1st, in the year 2054, astronomers at the newly established Lunar Observatory made a groundbreaking discovery that sent shockwaves throug…
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Mon 01 Sep 2025
Apollo's Near Miss: The Asteroid That Changed Everything
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On August 31st, 1932, the astronomy world was abuzz with excitement as a groundbreaking discovery was made by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg …
On August 31st, 1932, the astronomy world was abuzz with excitement as a groundbreaking discovery was made by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg …
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Sun 31 Aug 2025
Vega's Dusty Disk: The Cosmic Construction Site
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On this day, August 30th, back in 1983, astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery that sent ripples through the scientific community. Using the Infrared Astr…
On this day, August 30th, back in 1983, astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery that sent ripples through the scientific community. Using the Infrared Astr…
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Sat 30 Aug 2025
Solar Secrets: Huggins Unveils the Sun's Fiery Hidden Atmosphere
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On August 29th, 1864, a cosmic spectacle unfolded that would change our understanding of the Sun forever. On this day, astronomer William Huggins turned his spe…
On August 29th, 1864, a cosmic spectacle unfolded that would change our understanding of the Sun forever. On this day, astronomer William Huggins turned his spe…
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Fri 29 Aug 2025
Blood Moon Meets Uranus: A Celestial Double Feature
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On this day, August 28th, in the year 2007, astronomers witnessed a cosmic spectacle that left them starry-eyed and slack-jawed. The Universe decided to put on …
On this day, August 28th, in the year 2007, astronomers witnessed a cosmic spectacle that left them starry-eyed and slack-jawed. The Universe decided to put on …
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Thu 28 Aug 2025
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