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!
For more https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 2 minutes
- Episodes
- 408
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Organic Molecules on Enceladus: A Potential Cradle of Extraterrestrial Life
On June 27th in the world of astronomy, one of the most exciting events occurred back in 2018. On this date, astronomers announced the discovery of complex organic molecules in the plumes of Saturn's…
00:02:04 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-27-2025
On June 27th, 1997, astronomers made an exciting discovery that would captivate the world and inspire a generation of stargazers. On this date, the Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of a pecul…
00:01:44 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-23-2025
On June 23rd, in the year 1995, a truly remarkable event occurred in the field of astronomy that had stargazers and scientists alike buzzing with excitement. On this day, the Galileo spacecraft, whic…
00:02:03 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-22-2025
On June 22, 1978, James Christy, an astronomer at the United States Naval Observatory, made a groundbreaking discovery that would forever change our understanding of the outer solar system. While exa…
00:01:50 |
Sun 22 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-21-2025
On June 21st, the most significant astronomical event is the occurrence of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere (and winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere). This is the day when the No…
00:02:03 |
Sat 21 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-20-2025
On June 20th in the realm of astronomy, one of the most exciting events occurred back in 1944 with the discovery of Pluto's moon, Charon. This discovery was made by James Christy at the United States…
00:02:00 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-19-2025
On June 19th in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1999: the discovery of the first known "hot Jupiter" exoplanet, HD 209458 b, also nicknamed "Osiris."
This ground…
This ground…
00:02:01 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-18-2025
On June 18th in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1983. On this date, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched on mission STS-7, carrying astronaut Sally Ride, who b…
00:02:11 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-17-2025
On June 17th in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1985. On this day, the international community of astronomers and space enthusiasts witnessed the launch of Spac…
00:01:52 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-16-2025
On June 16th in the world of astronomy, we celebrate the anniversary of the first-ever X-ray photograph of the Sun, taken in 1973 by the Skylab space station. This groundbreaking image revolutionized…
00:02:00 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-15-2025
On June 15, 1995, a groundbreaking astronomical event occurred that sent shockwaves through the scientific community and captured the imagination of space enthusiasts worldwide. On this date, the Hub…
00:02:11 |
Sun 15 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-14-2025
On June 14th in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1962. This was the day when the European Southern Observatory (ESO) was officially founded by five European coun…
00:02:02 |
Sat 14 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-13-2025
On June 13th in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 2010. On this date, the Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa (meaning "Peregrine Falcon" in Japanese) successfully retur…
00:02:23 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-12-2025
On June 12, 1967, the Soviet Union launched the Venera 4 space probe, marking a significant milestone in the exploration of Venus and planetary science as a whole. This mission was particularly excit…
00:02:22 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-11-2025
On June 11th in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 2008. On this date, the Phoenix Mars Lander, which had been exploring the Martian arctic since its landing on Ma…
00:01:51 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-10-2025
On June 10th in the world of astronomy, one of the most exciting events is the annular solar eclipse that occurred in 2021. While this event happened a few years before your current date in 2025, it'…
00:02:08 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-09-2025
On June 9th, 1930, a significant event in astronomy occurred that would forever change our understanding of the solar system. On this day, Clyde Tombaugh, a young astronomer at the Lowell Observatory…
00:02:11 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-08-2025
On June 8th, 1625 (exactly 400 years before the date you mentioned), the famous Italian-French astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini was born. While this might not be an astronomical event per se, Cas…
00:01:43 |
Sun 08 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-07-2025
On June 7th in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 2012. On this date, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured breathtaking images of a rare celestial phenom…
00:02:15 |
Sat 07 Jun 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 06-05-2025
On June 5th in the world of astronomy, one of the most exciting events to occur was the Transit of Venus in 2012. This rare astronomical phenomenon happens when Venus passes directly between the Eart…
00:01:55 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of QP-4. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.