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
Space Bat: An Unexpected Passenger on NASA's Discovery Mission
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On this day, July 15th, in the year 2006, the Space Shuttle Discovery launched on mission STS-121, marking a significant milestone in NASA's return to flight fo…
On this day, July 15th, in the year 2006, the Space Shuttle Discovery launched on mission STS-121, marking a significant milestone in NASA's return to flight fo…
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Tue 15 Jul 2025
New Horizons: A Pluto Revelation at 10 Years
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On July 14th, we celebrate a truly groundbreaking moment in space exploration history. On this day in 2015, exactly 10 years ago, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft…
On July 14th, we celebrate a truly groundbreaking moment in space exploration history. On this day in 2015, exactly 10 years ago, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft…
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Mon 14 Jul 2025
Pluto Unveiled: New Horizons' Decade-Defining Cosmic Close-Up
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On July 13th, we celebrate a monumental achievement in space exploration: the arrival of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft at Pluto in 2015. Exactly ten years ago…
On July 13th, we celebrate a monumental achievement in space exploration: the arrival of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft at Pluto in 2015. Exactly ten years ago…
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Sun 13 Jul 2025
Io's Inferno: Jupiter's Moon Erupts in Cosmic Fireworks
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On this day, July 12th, in the year 1979, the world of astronomy was rocked by an explosive discovery - quite literally! The mighty Voyager 2 spacecraft, in its…
On this day, July 12th, in the year 1979, the world of astronomy was rocked by an explosive discovery - quite literally! The mighty Voyager 2 spacecraft, in its…
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Sat 12 Jul 2025
Skylab's Fiery Farewell: When NASA's Space Station Crashed Down Under
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On this day, July 11th, in the year 1979, the world witnessed one of the most spectacular and unexpected celestial events in recent history: the unannounced dem…
On this day, July 11th, in the year 1979, the world witnessed one of the most spectacular and unexpected celestial events in recent history: the unannounced dem…
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Fri 11 Jul 2025
Deep Impact: NASA's Cosmic Collision with Comet Tempel 1
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On this day, July 10th, in the year 2005, astronomers witnessed a cosmic spectacle that left them both thrilled and perplexed. The Deep Impact space probe, laun…
On this day, July 10th, in the year 2005, astronomers witnessed a cosmic spectacle that left them both thrilled and perplexed. The Deep Impact space probe, laun…
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Thu 10 Jul 2025
Pluto Unveiled: A Decade of Cosmic Discovery
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On this day, July 9th, in the year 2015, exactly a decade ago, the New Horizons spacecraft made its historic flyby of Pluto, giving us our first close-up views …
On this day, July 9th, in the year 2015, exactly a decade ago, the New Horizons spacecraft made its historic flyby of Pluto, giving us our first close-up views …
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Wed 09 Jul 2025
"Solar Fury: The Bastille Day Storm of 2000"
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On this day, July 8th, in the year 2000, we witnessed a spectacular celestial event that had astronomers and space enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. The Sun …
On this day, July 8th, in the year 2000, we witnessed a spectacular celestial event that had astronomers and space enthusiasts buzzing with excitement. The Sun …
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Tue 08 Jul 2025
Deep Impact: NASA's Comet Crash Spectacular
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On this day, July 7th, in the year 2005, we witnessed a cosmic spectacle that left astronomers and space enthusiasts alike in awe. The Deep Impact space probe, …
On this day, July 7th, in the year 2005, we witnessed a cosmic spectacle that left astronomers and space enthusiasts alike in awe. The Deep Impact space probe, …
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Mon 07 Jul 2025
Newton's Laws: The Cosmic Remote Control
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On July 6th, 1687, one of the most groundbreaking works in the history of science was published: Sir Isaac Newton's "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica…
On July 6th, 1687, one of the most groundbreaking works in the history of science was published: Sir Isaac Newton's "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica…
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Sun 06 Jul 2025
Newton's Laws: The Cosmic Rulebook Revealed
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On this day, July 5th, back in 1687, a monumental event occurred that would forever change our understanding of the universe. Sir Isaac Newton published his gro…
On this day, July 5th, back in 1687, a monumental event occurred that would forever change our understanding of the universe. Sir Isaac Newton published his gro…
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Sat 05 Jul 2025
Deep Impact: Cosmic Collision That Revealed a Comet's Secrets
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On this day in astronomical history, July 4th, we celebrate a cosmic fireworks display that occurred back in 2005. Exactly 20 years ago, NASA's Deep Impact spac…
On this day in astronomical history, July 4th, we celebrate a cosmic fireworks display that occurred back in 2005. Exactly 20 years ago, NASA's Deep Impact spac…
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Fri 04 Jul 2025
Deep Impact: Comet Collision Reveals Solar System Secrets
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On this day, July 3rd, in 2005, NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft made an explosive encounter with comet Tempel 1, giving astronomers their first-ever look inside a…
On this day, July 3rd, in 2005, NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft made an explosive encounter with comet Tempel 1, giving astronomers their first-ever look inside a…
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Thu 03 Jul 2025
Giotto: Comet Chaser's Daring Dance Through Cosmic Dust
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On July 2nd, 1985, the European Space Agency made history with the launch of Giotto, a groundbreaking space probe destined for a close encounter with the famous…
On July 2nd, 1985, the European Space Agency made history with the launch of Giotto, a groundbreaking space probe destined for a close encounter with the famous…
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Wed 02 Jul 2025
Tunguska: The Day the Sky Exploded in Siberia
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On this day in astronomy, June 30th, we celebrate the anniversary of a truly electrifying discovery. Back in 1908, on this very date, a massive explosion occurr…
On this day in astronomy, June 30th, we celebrate the anniversary of a truly electrifying discovery. Back in 1908, on this very date, a massive explosion occurr…
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Mon 30 Jun 2025
"Atlantis Meets Mir: A Cosmic Handshake of Cold War Rivals"
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On this day, June 29th, in the year 1995, the space shuttle Atlantis made history by docking with the Russian space station Mir, marking the first time a U.S. s…
On this day, June 29th, in the year 1995, the space shuttle Atlantis made history by docking with the Russian space station Mir, marking the first time a U.S. s…
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Sun 29 Jun 2025
"Soyuz 11: A Cosmic Tragedy of Heroic Explorers"
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On this day, June 28th, in the year 1971, the Soviet Union experienced a tragic loss in their space program. The Soyuz 11 mission, which had been a groundbreaki…
On this day, June 28th, in the year 1971, the Soviet Union experienced a tragic loss in their space program. The Soyuz 11 mission, which had been a groundbreaki…
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Sat 28 Jun 2025
Neutron Star Collision: A Cosmic Dance of Destruction
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On this day, June 27th, in the year 1997, astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery that sent shockwaves through the scientific community and captured the ima…
On this day, June 27th, in the year 1997, astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery that sent shockwaves through the scientific community and captured the ima…
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Fri 27 Jun 2025
NEAR Shoemaker's First Date with Asteroid Mathilde
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On June 27th, 1997, the scientific community was buzzing with excitement as the NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft made its first flyby of the asteroid 253 Mathilde. Thi…
On June 27th, 1997, the scientific community was buzzing with excitement as the NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft made its first flyby of the asteroid 253 Mathilde. Thi…
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Fri 27 Jun 2025
Hale-Bopp: Cosmic Snowball's Spectacular Solar Dance
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On this day, June 27th, in the year 1997, we witnessed an extraordinary celestial spectacle that had astronomers and space enthusiasts alike buzzing with excite…
On this day, June 27th, in the year 1997, we witnessed an extraordinary celestial spectacle that had astronomers and space enthusiasts alike buzzing with excite…
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Fri 27 Jun 2025
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