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 - 02-15-2025
On February 15th in astronomical history, one of the most remarkable events occurred in 2013: the Chelyabinsk meteor event.
Picture this: It's a chilly morning in Chelyabinsk, Russia. People are goin…
Picture this: It's a chilly morning in Chelyabinsk, Russia. People are goin…
00:02:16 |
Sat 15 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-14-2025
Certainly! On February 14th, we have an exciting event from the world of astronomy to celebrate:
On February 14, 1990, the Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched by NASA in 1977, took one of the most iconic a…
On February 14, 1990, the Voyager 1 spacecraft, launched by NASA in 1977, took one of the most iconic a…
00:02:29 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-13-2025
On February 13th in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 2008. On this date, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) officially named two of Pluto's moons: Nix and …
00:02:02 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-12-2025
On February 12th in the annals of astronomical history, we find ourselves celebrating the anniversary of a truly electrifying event: the discovery of the Crab Pulsar in 1968!
Picture this: It's a chil…
Picture this: It's a chil…
00:01:57 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-11-2025
On February 11th in the world of astronomy, one of the most exciting events occurred back in 2016: the first direct detection of gravitational waves was announced by the Laser Interferometer Gravitat…
00:02:24 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-10-2025
Certainly! On February 10th, a significant event in astronomy occurred in 1990. On this date, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft took the famous "Pale Blue Dot" photograph of Earth.
Picture this: Voyager 1, …
Picture this: Voyager 1, …
00:02:08 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-09-2025
On February 9th in the year 2001, an exciting and groundbreaking event occurred in the field of astronomy: NASA's Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) Shoemaker spacecraft made history by becoming t…
00:02:07 |
Sun 09 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-08-2025
On February 8th, 1974, the Skylab 4 mission came to an end, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and human endurance in space. Skylab 4 was the third and final crewed mission to the U…
00:01:58 |
Sat 08 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-07-2025
On February 7th in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1889 with the discovery of the Holden Crater on Mars by American astronomer Edward Singleton Holden.
Picture t…
Picture t…
00:02:07 |
Fri 07 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-06-2025
On February 6th in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1971 with the Apollo 14 mission. This was the third successful lunar landing mission in the Apollo program, a…
00:01:47 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-05-2025
On February 5th, 1974, NASA's Mariner 10 spacecraft made history by becoming the first spacecraft to use a gravity assist maneuver. This innovative technique, which would revolutionize space explorat…
00:01:47 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-04-2025
On February 4th in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 1906 when the asteroid 588 Achilles was discovered by Max Wolf at the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory i…
00:02:20 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-03-2025
Certainly! On February 3rd, a significant event in astronomy occurred in 1966:
On this day, the Soviet spacecraft Luna 9 became the first human-made object to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and tr…
On this day, the Soviet spacecraft Luna 9 became the first human-made object to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and tr…
00:02:00 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-02-2025
Ah, February 2nd! Let's take a cosmic journey back to February 2, 1967, when a truly stellar event occurred in the world of astronomy.
On this day, the first pulsar was discovered by Jocelyn Bell Burn…
On this day, the first pulsar was discovered by Jocelyn Bell Burn…
00:02:35 |
Sun 02 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 02-01-2025
On February 1st in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 2003 when the Space Shuttle Columbia tragically disintegrated upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, resultin…
00:02:11 |
Sat 01 Feb 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 01-31-2025
Ah, January 31st! Let's take a cosmic journey back to January 31, 1958 - a date that marked a significant milestone in the early days of space exploration and astronomy.
On this day, the United States…
On this day, the United States…
00:01:59 |
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 01-30-2025
On January 30th in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1964 with the launch of Ranger 6, a lunar probe that was part of NASA's Ranger program. This mission was desi…
00:02:21 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 01-29-2025
On January 29, 1996, a significant event occurred in the field of astronomy that would change our understanding of exoplanets forever. On this day, astronomers Geoffrey Marcy and Paul Butler announce…
00:02:16 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 01-28-2025
Certainly! On January 28th in astronomy history, one of the most significant and tragic events occurred in 1986: the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
On this day, the Space Shuttle Challenger (missi…
On this day, the Space Shuttle Challenger (missi…
00:02:17 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 01-27-2025
On January 27th, 1967, a tragic event occurred that significantly impacted the history of space exploration and astronomy. The Apollo 1 fire, which claimed the lives of astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed Whi…
00:02:00 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
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