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
Astronomy Tonight for - 05-12-2025
On May 12th in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1930 when the Adler Planetarium in Chicago opened its doors to the public. This was a groundbreaking moment in th…
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Mon 12 May 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 05-11-2025
On May 11th in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 1997: the chess match between IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer and world chess champion Garry Kasparov concluded, with…
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Sun 11 May 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 05-10-2025
On May 10th in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 1869 when the Golden Spike ceremony marked the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United Stat…
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Sat 10 May 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 05-09-2025
On May 9th, 1962, a remarkable astronomical event occurred that left scientists and stargazers alike in awe. On this day, the planet Mars occulted (passed in front of) the star Epsilon Geminorum, cre…
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Fri 09 May 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 05-08-2025
On May 8th in the world of astronomy, we celebrate the anniversary of a fascinating event that occurred back in 1984. On this day, astronomers at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona made a …
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Thu 08 May 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 05-07-2025
On May 7th in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 1992 when astronomers discovered the first exoplanet orbiting a pulsar. This groundbreaking discovery was made by Al…
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Wed 07 May 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 05-05-2025
On May 5th in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1961: the first American human spaceflight. This mission, known as Mercury-Redstone 3 or Freedom 7, launched astro…
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Mon 05 May 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 05-04-2025
On May 4th in the realm of astronomy, one of the most exciting events occurred in 1989 when NASA launched the Magellan spacecraft to Venus aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. This mission was a game-c…
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Sun 04 May 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 05-03-2025
On May 3rd in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1715: A total solar eclipse that was visible across a large swath of England, including London. This eclipse is pa…
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Sat 03 May 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 05-02-2025
On May 2nd in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 1930 when the newly discovered planet Pluto received its official name. This event marked a pivotal moment in our un…
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Fri 02 May 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 05-01-2025
On May 1st in the world of astronomy, we celebrate the anniversary of a truly remarkable event: the discovery of the first exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like star in 1995. This groundbreaking discovery wa…
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Thu 01 May 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 04-30-2025
On April 30th in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 1006 AD: the brightest supernova ever recorded in human history appeared in the night sky.
Imagine yourself as a m…
Imagine yourself as a m…
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Wed 30 Apr 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 04-29-2025
On April 29th in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 2004 when the Hubble Space Telescope captured an extraordinary image that would later be known as the "Hubble U…
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Tue 29 Apr 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 04-25-2025
On April 25th in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1990 with the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). This revolutionary instrument was deployed from the s…
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Fri 25 Apr 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 04-24-2025
On April 24th in astronomical history, one of the most significant events occurred in 1990: the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-31 mission).
The Hubb…
The Hubb…
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Thu 24 Apr 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 04-23-2025
On April 23rd in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1962 with the launch of the Ranger 4 spacecraft by NASA. This mission was part of the Ranger program, which aim…
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Wed 23 Apr 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 04-22-2025
On April 22nd in the world of astronomy, we celebrate the discovery of the first exoplanet orbiting a sun-like star in the habitable zone, which was announced on this day in 2009. The planet, named G…
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Tue 22 Apr 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 04-21-2025
On April 21st in astronomical history, one of the most exciting events occurred in 2018 when the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was launched by SpaceX on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Can…
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Mon 21 Apr 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 04-20-2025
On April 20th in the world of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1961 when the Soviet Union launched Venera 1, the first human-made object to fly by another planet.
Venera 1 wa…
Venera 1 wa…
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Sun 20 Apr 2025
Astronomy Tonight for - 04-19-2025
On April 19th in the field of astronomy, one of the most significant events occurred in 1971: the launch of Salyut 1, the world's first space station.
Imagine, if you will, the excitement and tension …
Imagine, if you will, the excitement and tension …
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Sat 19 Apr 2025
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