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Astronomy Tonight

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Astronomy Tonight: Your Daily Dose of Celestial WondersWelcome 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

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Blood Moon Meets Uranus: A Celestial Double Feature

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2025/08/28

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 28th, in the year 2007, astronomers witnessed a cosmic spectacle that left them starry-eyed and slack-jawed. The Universe decided to put on a show, treating us to a total lunar eclipse that was visible from the Americas, East Asia, and Australia. But this wasn't just any old lunar eclipse, oh no! This particular celestial event was extra special because it coincided with the planet Uranus reaching its opposition.Picture this: As the Earth's

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1:57

Neptune's Wild Ride: Voyager 2's Epic Planetary Flyby

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2025/08/27

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day in astronomy, August 27th, we celebrate the anniversary of a truly electrifying discovery. Back in 1989, the Voyager 2 spacecraft made its closest approach to Neptune, becoming the first and so far only spacecraft to visit the distant ice giant. As Voyager 2 zipped past Neptune at a blistering speed of about 60,000 kilometers per hour, it captured unprecedented images and data about the planet and its moons. One of the most jaw-dropping findings was

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2:35

Voyager 2's Saturn Encounter: A Celestial Dance of...

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2025/08/26

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 26th, in the year 1981, the spacecraft Voyager 2 made its closest approach to Saturn, coming within 63,000 miles of the planet's cloud tops. This flyby provided humanity with an unprecedented view of the ringed giant and its complex system of moons.Imagine, if you will, being a tiny speck hurtling through the vastness of space, approaching a celestial behemoth adorned with magnificent rings. That was Voyager 2 on this day, 44 years ago. The

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2:14

Pluto's Planetary Downfall: How a Cosmic Misfit Lost...

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2025/08/25

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 25th, in the year 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) made a decision that shook the very foundations of our solar system. In a move that would spark debate, confusion, and even a touch of cosmic controversy, the IAU officially demoted Pluto from its planetary status.Picture this: a room full of astronomers, their brows furrowed in concentration, debating the fate of a celestial body nearly 4 billion miles away. After days of

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2:24

Pluto's Planetary Downfall: The Day the Solar System...

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2025/08/24

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 24th, in the year 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) made a decision that shook the very foundations of our solar system. In a move that would spark debates for years to come, they officially demoted Pluto from its planetary status to that of a "dwarf planet."Picture this: a group of astronomers gathered in Prague, Czech Republic, their brows furrowed in concentration as they grappled with the definition of a planet. The

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2:33

Pluto's Planetary Downfall: A Cosmic Demotion

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2025/08/23

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day in astronomy, August 23rd, we celebrate the anniversary of a groundbreaking discovery that shook the astronomical world in 2006. On this date, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) made a decision that would forever change our understanding of our solar system. They redefined the term "planet," which led to the demotion of everyone's favorite ice ball, Pluto, from planet to dwarf planet status.Picture this: a group of astronomers in Prague,

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2:08

"Hot Jupiter: The Planet That Launched a Thousand...

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2025/08/22

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day in astronomy, August 22nd, we celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of the first exoplanet orbiting a sun-like star. Back in 1996, astronomers Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz announced their groundbreaking find: a planet orbiting the star 51 Pegasi, located about 50 light-years away in the constellation Pegasus.This planet, later named 51 Pegasi b or "Bellerophon," after the mythical Greek hero who tamed Pegasus, was a game-changer in the field

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2:11

Solar Symphony: America's Celestial Dance of Darkness...

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2025/08/21

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 21st, in astronomical history, we celebrate the anniversary of the Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017. Eight years ago, millions of people across the United States witnessed a spectacular celestial event as the Moon perfectly aligned with the Sun, casting a shadow that swept across the country from coast to coast.This total solar eclipse was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many, as the path of totality stretched from Oregon to South

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1:52

Voyager 2: Cosmic Messenger Beyond Our Solar System's...

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2025/08/20

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 20th, in the year 1977, humanity launched one of its most ambitious and far-reaching projects into the cosmos: NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft. This intrepid explorer, along with its twin Voyager 1, embarked on a grand tour of our solar system that continues to this very day, 48 years later!Voyager 2's journey has been nothing short of spectacular. It's the only spacecraft to have visited all four of the giant outer planets - Jupiter, Saturn,

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2:59

Pluto's Planetary Plight: The Day the Solar System...

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2025/08/16

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 16th, in the year 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) made a decision that would shake the very foundations of our solar system's identity. They proposed a new definition for what constitutes a planet, and in doing so, inadvertently set the stage for one of the most controversial celestial demotions in recent history.Picture this: a group of astronomers gathered in Prague, Czech Republic, their minds buzzing with the

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2:36

The Wow! Signal: Cosmic Whisper from Beyond

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2025/08/15

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 15th, in the year 1977, a truly extraordinary event occurred that would forever change our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it. At precisely 10:16 p.m. Eastern Time, the Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University detected a powerful narrowband radio signal that lasted for a full 72 seconds. This signal, which came to be known as the "Wow!" signal, was so strong and unusual that astronomer Jerry Ehman, who was reviewing

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2:14

Pulsar Planets: Defying Death in the Cosmic Graveyard

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2025/08/14

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On August 14th, 1992, the astronomical community was buzzing with excitement as the first detection of a planetary system around a pulsar was confirmed. The discovery was made by radio astronomers Aleksander Wolszczan and Dale Frail, who were studying the pulsar PSR B1257+12 using the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.Now, you might be wondering, "What's so special about a planet orbiting a pulsar?" Well, let me tell you, this was a game-changer! Pulsars are

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2:00

Perseid Meteors: Nature's Cosmic Fireworks Spectacular!

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2025/08/13

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On August 13th, we celebrate a celestial spectacle that dazzled astronomers and skywatchers alike back in 2015. On this day, the Perseid meteor shower reached its peak, putting on a show that was truly out of this world!The Perseids are always a crowd-pleaser, but 2015 was special. With a new moon creating perfect dark sky conditions, observers were treated to up to 100 meteors per hour at the shower's peak. It was like nature's own fireworks display, with

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2:18

Pulsar in the Cosmic Disco Ball: M28's Stellar Spinner

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2025/08/12

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day in astronomical history, August 12th, we celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of the first pulsar in a globular cluster. Back in 1986, astronomers Andrew Lyne and Andrew Fruchter made a groundbreaking observation at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. They detected a millisecond pulsar, now known as PSR B1821-24A, in the globular cluster M28.Now, folks, let me paint you a picture of this cosmic disco ball. Imagine a dense ball of stars,

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2:04

Cosmic Conga: Perseids Dance with Planetary Parade

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2025/08/11

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 11th, in the year 2000, astronomers witnessed a spectacular and rare cosmic event known as the "Great Perseid Photo Opportunity." This celestial spectacle occurred when the Perseid meteor shower, one of the most popular annual meteor showers, coincided with a stunning alignment of planets in the night sky.Picture this: as meteors streaked across the heavens, leaving trails of stardust in their wake, skywatchers were treated to a cosmic conga

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2:35

Solar Speedster: The Great Daylight Fireball of 1972

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2025/08/10

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day in astronomy, August 10th, we celebrate the anniversary of a truly electrifying event that occurred back in 1972. On this date, an extraordinary solar flare erupted from the Sun, unleashing a coronal mass ejection (CME) that would go down in history as one of the fastest ever recorded.Picture this: It's the height of the Apollo era, and astronomers are keeping a watchful eye on our nearest star. Suddenly, without warning, the Sun decides to put on a

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2:18

Mars Microbes: The Potato-Sized Rock That Sparked a...

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2025/08/09

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 9th, in the year 1996, astronomers made a groundbreaking announcement that sent shockwaves through the scientific community and captured the imagination of people around the world. They declared that they had found evidence of ancient microbial life on Mars!The story begins with a peculiar meteorite designated ALH84001, which was discovered in Antarctica in 1984. This rock, no bigger than a potato, had a remarkable journey. It was blasted

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2:02

Voyager 2: Neptune's Grand Tour - A Cosmic Milestone

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2025/08/08

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 8th, in the year 1989, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft made its historic flyby of Neptune, becoming the first and only spacecraft to visit the distant ice giant. Talk about a long-distance relationship! Voyager 2 had been traveling through space for nearly 12 years before reaching Neptune, covering a mind-boggling distance of over 4.3 billion kilometers from Earth.As Voyager 2 zipped past Neptune at a speed of about 90,000 kilometers per hour,

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2:17

Helium's Heavenly Debut: The Solar Eclipse Discovery

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2025/08/07

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 7th, in the year 1869, a truly remarkable event occurred that would forever change our understanding of the Sun and its composition. It was on this date that astronomers discovered the element helium during a total solar eclipse!Picture this: A team of astronomers, led by French scientist Jules Janssen, were in India, eagerly awaiting the solar eclipse. As the Moon slowly crept in front of the Sun, blocking out its blinding light, Janssen

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2:10

First Cosmic Website: The Digital Stargazing Dawn

Astronomy Tonight ·

2025/08/06

This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast.On this day, August 6th, in the year 1991, the world of astronomy was forever changed when the first website dedicated to sharing information about the cosmos went live on the World Wide Web. Created by Paul Kunz at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, this groundbreaking website marked the beginning of a new era in astronomical outreach and education.Imagine, if you will, the excitement of early internet users as they stumbled upon this digital treasure

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