Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast

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August Podcast: Three Big Events!

Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast ·

2026/08/01

This month we’ve got three big celestial events to cover: eclipses of the Sun and Moon, and especially good prospects for the Perseid meteor shower. Plus we’ll track down a few planets, and gaze at the center of our galaxy. So load up on the bug juice, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.

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13:34

July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica

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2026/07/01

This month’s episode highlights the bright star Spica, now prominent high in the southwest after evening twilight. It’s leading the parade of constellations, along with the brilliant planet Venus, that will grace the Northern Hemisphere’s summer skies. You'll also get to know other brights stars in Spica’s vicinity, along with excellent tips on how to be a better stargazer. So grab curiosity and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.

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13:50

June Podcast: Dance of the Planets

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2026/06/01

This month’s episode highlights the close pairing of Venus and Jupiter under way in the western sky after sunset. You'll also learn why astronomers are fixated on a star in Corona Borealis — and how to find a huge but dim constellation that will likely be new to you. So grab curiosity and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.The post June Podcast: Dance of the Planets appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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14:50

May Podcast: The Delightful Dippers

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2026/04/30

This month’s episode showcases the Big and Little Dippers, now placed high in the northern evening sky. We'll also track down all five bright planets and watch for meteors from Halley's Comet. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.The post May Podcast: The Delightful Dippers appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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12:58

April Podcast: Spotlight on Gemini

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2026/03/31

This month’s episode showcases the stars and planets visible on April evenings. We’ll explore full-Moon quirks; spot Venus and Jupiter after sunset; learn about Gemini, the celestial twins; and hunt for meteors toward month’s end. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.The post April Podcast: Spotlight on Gemini appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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14:06

March Podcast: The Winter Triangle

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2026/03/01

This month’s episode showcases the stars and planets visible on March evenings. First up: March 3rd’s predawn a total lunar eclipse! Then track down three planets after sunset, and savor the easy-to-spot Winter Triangle of bright stars.The post March Podcast: The Winter Triangle appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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14:31

February Podcast: Winter’s Milky Way

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2026/02/01

In this month’s episode, go on a tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during February. First we’ll keep tabs on the Moon; say good-bye to Saturn; trace out the Winter Milky Way; and explore some lesser-known constellations near Orion. The post February Podcast: Winter’s Milky Way appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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15:30

January Podcast: Jupiter and Orion

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2026/01/01

In this month’s episode, start with one of the year’s best meteor showers, then spend some time with Jupiter, and check out a mythical queen and hunter who have ego problems. So bundle up, grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.The post January Podcast: Jupiter and Orion appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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15:13

December Podcast: Find the “Demon Star”

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2025/12/01

During December you can watch for some impressive shooting stars and spend some time with the “Demon Star,” which can’t decide how bright it wants to be. Bundle up, grab your curiosity, and head outdoors for this month’s fun and informative Sky Tour.The post December Podcast: Find the “Demon Star” appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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15:13

November Podcast: Five Fascinating Stars

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2025/11/01

In this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast, we’ll watch two sets of shooting stars, spot some bright planets, point out a few late-autumn constellations, and put a spotlight on five fascinating stars.The post November Podcast: Five Fascinating Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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13:06

October Podcast: Pegasus Leads the Way

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2025/10/01

Pegasus is a large, distinctive constellation that’s easy to spot. During October, you can use it — along with Saturn — to find some amazing celestial sights in their vicinity. Get all the details and lots more stargazing info by downloading this month’s Sky Tour podcast!The post October Podcast: Pegasus Leads the Way appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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12:39

September Podcast: Hello, Saturn!

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2025/09/01

September’s night sky features the iconic Summer Triangle, almost directly overhead at nightfall, and a newcomer to the evening sky: the planet Saturn, which will rise in the east not long after sunset. Get tips for viewing these and lots more stargazing info by downloading this month’s Sky Tour podcast!The post September Podcast: Hello, Saturn! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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14:29

August Podcast: Planets Dance at Dawn

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2025/07/31

Find out “what’s up” in the August sky. We’ll track down four planets before dawn; have some fun with New Moons; peek at some Perseids; and gaze at the center of our galaxy. So load up on the bug juice, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.The post August Podcast: Planets Dance at Dawn appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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16:23

July Podcast: Scorpius in the Spotlight

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2025/07/01

Let’s explore “what’s up” in the July sky. This month we’ll check on the planets' whereabouts, go on a "sat-seeing" tour, and chase down one of best know celestial critters: Scorpius. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode.The post July Podcast: Scorpius in the Spotlight appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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14:02

June Podcast: A Month of Moonwatching

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2025/05/31

Let’s go on a 13-minute tour of “what’s up” in the June nighttime sky. This month we’ll celebrate the Sun’s solstice; follow the Moon through all its phases and close encounters; track down a couple of faint constellations; and shine a spotlight on the star Arcturus. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode.The post June Podcast: A Month of Moonwatching appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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13:38

May Podcast: What to Call a Star?

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2025/05/01

This month we’ll look for tiny bits of Halley’s Comet; track down four planets; take stock of bright stars in the late-spring sky; and use the constellation Leo to learn what astronomers call all the stars that don’t have names. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode.The post May Podcast: What to Call a Star? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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13:14

April Podcast: Celestial Carnivores

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2025/04/01

This month we’ll watch bright planets come and go, track down some celestial carnivores, and enjoy a splash of mid-spring meteors. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour episode.The post April Podcast: Celestial Carnivores appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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16:08

March Podcast: Planets, Stars, and Eclipses!

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2025/03/01

This month we’ll mark two seasonal transitions, watch eclipses of the Moon and Sun, track down the elusive planet Mercury, and trace out the Winter Hexagon. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.The post March Podcast: Planets, Stars, and Eclipses! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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14:50

February Podcast: Planets Amid Winter’s Stars

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2025/02/01

This month we’ll look for five planets in the evening sky, explore the Moon’s phases, take stock of winter’s brightest stars, and track down two lesser-known constellations. Give Sky Tour a Try!The post February Podcast: Planets Amid Winter’s Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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13:24

January Podcast: Mars Meets the Moon

Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast ·

2024/12/31

Every January millions of us resolve to do something different or better in the coming year. So make a resolution to do more stargazing this coming year! And there’s no better way to get a good start than by heading outside with our 12-minute monthly romp across the stars and planets that can be seen overhead. Give Sky Tour a try!The post January Podcast: Mars Meets the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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