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
- 409
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 03-07-2025
On March 7th in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred back in 2009. On this date, NASA launched the Kepler Space Telescope, revolutionizing our understanding of exoplane…
00:02:26 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 03-06-2025
Certainly! On March 6th in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1986. This was the day when the Soviet space probe Vega 1 made its closest approach to Halley's Comet…
00:02:17 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 03-05-2025
On March 5th in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 1979 when the Voyager 1 spacecraft made its closest approach to Jupiter, marking a pivotal moment in our explorati…
00:02:15 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 03-04-2025
On March 4th in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 1979 when the Voyager 1 spacecraft made its closest approach to Jupiter. This encounter marked a pivotal moment in…
00:01:59 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 03-03-2025
On March 3rd in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1972 with the launch of NASA's Pioneer 10 spacecraft. This intrepid explorer was the first spacecraft to venture…
00:02:36 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 03-02-2025
On March 2nd in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1972 with the launch of Pioneer 10, NASA's groundbreaking space probe. This mission marked a series of firsts an…
00:03:06 |
Sun 02 Mar 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 03-01-2025
On March 1st in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1966 with the Soviet space probe Venera 3. This mission marked a monumental achievement in space exploration as …
00:01:59 |
Sat 01 Mar 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-28-2025
Ah, February 28th! Let's take a journey back in time to an exciting day in astronomical history.
On February 28, 1794, a celestial drama unfolded that would captivate astronomers for centuries to come…
On February 28, 1794, a celestial drama unfolded that would captivate astronomers for centuries to come…
00:02:04 |
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-27-2025
On February 27th in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1967 with the discovery of pulsars by Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Antony Hewish.
Picture this: It's a chilly win…
Picture this: It's a chilly win…
00:02:23 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-26-2025
Ah, February 26th! What a delightful day in astronomical history! Let me take you back to February 26, 1979 – a day that would forever change our understanding of the solar system and spark the imagi…
00:02:22 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-25-2025
On February 25th in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 1968 when the discovery of the first pulsar was officially announced to the world. This groundbreaking find wa…
00:02:09 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-24-2025
On February 24th in the world of astronomy, one of the most exciting events occurred in 2006 when NASA's New Horizons spacecraft was launched on its epic journey to Pluto and beyond.
Picture this: It'…
Picture this: It'…
00:02:14 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-23-2025
On February 23rd in the realm of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1987. This day marks the detection of Supernova 1987A, one of the most important and well-studied stellar ex…
00:02:18 |
Sun 23 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-22-2025
On February 22nd in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 1906. On this date, the German astronomer Max Wolf discovered asteroid 581 Tauntonia.
Now, you might be thinkin…
Now, you might be thinkin…
00:02:01 |
Sat 22 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-21-2025
On February 21, 1979, a remarkable event occurred in the field of astronomy that would forever change our understanding of the solar system. On this day, the rings of Jupiter were discovered by the V…
00:02:11 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-20-2025
On February 20th in the world of astronomy, one of the most exciting events occurred back in 1962. On this date, astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth aboard the Mercury s…
00:02:10 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-19-2025
On February 19th, 1473, one of the most influential figures in the history of astronomy was born: Nicolaus Copernicus. This Polish polymath would go on to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmo…
00:01:58 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-18-2025
On February 18th in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1930: the discovery of Pluto by Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Picture this:…
Picture this:…
00:02:12 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-17-2025
On February 17th in the year 2013, a truly extraordinary event occurred in the realm of astronomy that left both scientists and the public in awe. On this day, the small asteroid designated 2012 DA14…
00:02:30 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-16-2025
On February 16th in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1948. On this date, Dutch-American astronomer Gerard Kuiper discovered Miranda, the fifth largest moon of Ur…
00:02:00 |
Sun 16 Feb 2025
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