Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast

Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast episodes:

• 04.01.2024

  April Podcast: Planets in Transition

  April’s evening skies offer plenty of stars to check out. However, aside from Jupiter low in the west, planets are in short supply. Our latest Sky Tour podcast helps you track down Mars, Saturn, and much during April’s pleasant nights.

  
• 03.01.2024

  March Podcast: A Barely-There Lunar Eclipse

  As told in the latest episode of our long-running Sky Tour astronomy podcast, this month it’ll be challenging to a special kind of lunar eclipse on March 25th — but easy to spot five of the 10 brightest stars in...

  
• 02.01.2024

  February Podcast: Orion and His Cosmic Critters

  As told in this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast, Orion, the Hunter, dominates February’s evening sky, but he seems unaware of the cosmic prey that surrounds him.

  
• 01.01.2024

  January Podcast: A Busy Start to 2024

  If you’ve resolved to do more stargazing in the New Year, then 2024 will start you off with a bang! As told in this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast, you can look forward to some excellent celestial events.

  
• 12.01.2023

  December Podcast: A Tower of Brilliant Stars

  This month’s Sky Tour podcast introduces you to a “tower of brilliance” in the eastern evening sky, along with tips for finding four planets and watching mid-December’s impressive Geminid meteor shower.

  
• 11.01.2023

  November Podcast: Horse, Dolphin, Arrow, and Fish

  With Jupiter and Saturn leading the way each evening, you can use this month’s Sky Tour podcast to track down some lesser-known constellations — and the most distant celestial object that you can see with just your eyes!

  
• 10.01.2023

  October Podcast: Jupiter & Saturn Dance at Dusk

  This month’s big celestial news might be the annular solar eclipse that will be seen in the Americas, but everyone can share the fun of casual stargazing by streaming or downloading October’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast.

  
• 09.02.2023

  September Podcast: Explore the Summer Triangle

  Daylight hours are getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, which means the hours for stargazing are getting longer throughout September! So stream or download this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast for lots of great tips on what you can see...

  
• 08.01.2023

  August Podcast: Blue Moon and Perfect Perseids

  Many skywatchers look forward to seeing the Perseid meteors every August, and this month’s Sky Tour episode why they’ll be especially good this year. You’ll also learn what's so special about the full Moon that falls on the night of...

  
• 07.01.2023

  July: Scorpion & Serpent Handler

  Count on our monthly Sky Tour podcast to help you get the most out your casual stargazing. It’s a fun and informative way to introduce yourself to the nighttime sky!

  
• 06.01.2023

  June: Solstice Nights & Summer Sights

  June offers the shortest nights of the year for stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere. So count on our monthly Sky Tour podcast to help you get the most out your casual stargazing. It’s a fun and informative way to introduce...

  
• 05.01.2023

  May: Leo is King in Late Spring

  This month’s episode takes you on a guided tour of the key stars and planets that you’ll see on May evenings — a fun and informative way to introduce yourself to the nighttime sky!

  
• 04.01.2023

  April: Mercury & Venus at Their Best

  This month’s episode offers an easy-to-follow guide to finding the solar system’s two innermost planets after sunset. And then it takes you on a guided tour of the rest of the key stars and planets that you’ll see on April...

  
• 03.01.2023

  March: The Winter Hexagon

  As the Northern Hemisphere edges toward the March equinox and beyond, stargazers have an abundance of brilliant stars overhead as darkness falls. Anchoring the celestial parade is Orion, the Hunter. Download or listen to this month’s Sky Tour to learn...

  
• 02.01.2023

  February: Winterʼs Dazzling Stars

  February 4th marks the midway point between Decemberʼs solstice and the March equinox. Celebrate that celestial milestone by getting outside to gaze in awe at the amazing array of bright stars youʼll find overhead on February evenings.

  
• 01.01.2023

  January: Goodbye, Saturn (Hello, Venus)

  For those well north of the equator, January’s long nights provide lots of time to enjoy the starry sky — and the stars of winter are spectacular! This month’s celestial highlights include a close pass of Saturn and Venus, a...

  
• 12.01.2022

  December: Mars in the Spotlight

  December's solstice means that for many skywatchers the night will be up to 14 hours long — providing lots of time to enjoy the starry sky. This month’s celestial highlights are the close approach of the Moon and Mars (and,...

  
• 11.01.2022

  November: An Eclipse, Meteors & Planets

  For most of us, November's switch to standard time means that evening comes early enough to do some casual stargazing before dinnertime. So download or stream our Sky Tour astronomy podcast to find out about this month's lunar eclipse, possible...

  
• 10.01.2022

  October: Make Way for Jupiter

  October is a great time of year to do some casual stargazing. The stars and planets are waiting for you — all you need is this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast. Just download or stream the audio file and take...

  
• 09.01.2022

  September: Harvest Moon & More

  Have you ever looked up at the night sky and tried to figure out what's what? September’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast will heighten your enjoyment of the bright stars and constellations now overhead.

  
• 08.01.2022

  August: Saturn & the Perseids

  August marks the return of the Perseid meteor shower — and as you’re looking out for shooting stars while listening to this month’s Sky Tour podcast, look for Saturn low in the southeast as soon as night begins to fall.

  
• 07.01.2022

  July: Stars of the Summer Sky

  July offers lots of pretty stars and constellations to check out, and you’ll get a personally guided tour of them by downloading this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast.

  
• 06.01.2022

  June: Pre-dawn Planet-Palooza

  Download this month's Sky Tour podcast to find out where and when to spot a rare alignment of five planets in the sky before dawn.

  
• 05.01.2022

  May: An Eclipse, Planets & More

  Download this month's Sky Tour podcast to find which planets are visible in the morning and evening skies, along expert tips for how to view the total lunar eclipse on May 15–16.

  
• 04.01.2022

  April: Dancing Planets at Dawn

  With the arrival of April, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors under the stars. So why not bring along our monthly Sky Tour astronomy podcast? It provides an informative and entertaining 12-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Download...

  
• 03.01.2022

  March: Sirius in the Spotlight

  Whether you’re just getting started in astronomy or simply looking to do some casual sky-watching, our monthly Sky Tour astronomy podcast provides an informative and entertaining 12-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Download the March episode to find and...

  
• 02.01.2022

  February: Orion’s Neighborhood

  Our monthly Sky Tour astronomy podcast provides an informative and entertaining 12-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky. Download February’s episode to explore the colorful constellations that surround Orion, the Hunter.

  
• 01.01.2022

  January: Evening Planet Adieu

  There’s no better way to start the new year than listening to our monthly Sky Tour astronomy podcast. It’s an informative and entertaining 12-minute guided tour of the nighttime sky.

  
• 12.01.2021

  December: Geminid Meteors & Comet Leonard

  December’s solstice brings the longest northern nights, and it’s a busy month for stargazers: the Geminid meteors, a visit from Comet Leonard, and a plethora of bright stars and constellations.

  
• 11.01.2021

  November: A Flying Horse and Star Fish

  With darkness coming earlier now, take advantage of November's clear evenings to explore the nighttime sky with our audio guided tour.

  
• 10.01.2021

  October: Three Planets at Dusk

  Take advantage of October's crisp, clear evenings and early-arriving dawns to explore the nighttime sky with our audio guided tour.

  
• 09.01.2021

  Summer Triangle Overhead

  The calendar might say “September,” but now is the perfect time to explore the Summer Triangle. Find your way with this month’s Sky Tour podcast.

  
• 08.01.2021

  Welcome, Jupiter & Saturn!

  The Perseids are upon us — and as you're looking out for shooting stars, look for Jupiter and Saturn low in the southeast as soon as night begins to fall.

  
• 07.01.2021

  July: Inner Planets Rule!

  True darkness is fleeting in July, especially at higher latitudes. So make the most of the darkness you have, by downloading our narrated Sky Tour podcast to "what's up" in the night sky.

  
• 06.01.2021

  June: Solar Eclipse & Colorful Stars

  June features long days and short nights in the Northern Hemisphere, so download our narrated Sky Tour astronomy podcast to make the most of the abbreviated dark hours after sunset. Special event: a partial solar eclipse on June 10th!

  
• 04.30.2021

  May: Halley Bits & Lunar Eclipse

  Exciting celestial events will happen during May, so download our narrated Sky Tour astronomy podcast to find out about this month's Eta Aquariid meteor shower and a total lunar eclipse.

  
• 04.01.2021

  April: Follow the Moon

  To learn “what’s up” at night during April, download Sky Tour — an engaging narrated guide to the planets, stars, and constellations now visible.

  
• 03.01.2021

  March: Find the Winter Hexagon

  Our Sky Tour astronomy podcast provides an engaging guided tour of the planets, stars, and constellations overhead during March.

  
• 02.01.2021

  February: The Hare & Unicorn

  When you step outside to admire the crisp, starlit night sky on February evenings, bring along our Sky Tour astronomy podcast to learn which stars and constellations are overhead. Here’s a preview of what you'll see.

  
• 01.01.2021

  January: The Hyades & Pleiades

  Start the new year right with the easy-to-follow stargazing highlights offered by our Sky Tour astronomy podcast. Here's a preview of this month's guided audio tour.

  
• 12.01.2020

  December 2020: A Busy Month

  Step outside after sunset this month to spot Jupiter and Saturn's dramatic pairing, 2020's best meteor shower, and more!

  
• 11.01.2020

  November 2020: Cassiopeia Rules

  With the return to standard time, November evenings come very early for northern observers — a chance to get in some quick stargazing before dinner!

  
• 10.01.2020

  October 2020: Mars is the Star!

  October evenings offer many wonderful night-sky sights — including a dramatic appearance by Mars — and you can find them by listening to our guided audio tour of the star-filled sky.

  
• 09.01.2020

  September 2020: Four Planets & More!

  Take advantage of September's beautiful evenings to gaze upward as you listen to our guided tour of the star-filled sky.

  
• 08.01.2020

  August 2020: Planets & Perseids

  August's Sky Tour is your personally guided tour of the summer nighttime sky. It tells you "what's up" in a fun, casual way that your whole family can enjoy.

  
• 07.01.2020

  July 2020: Welcome Jupiter & Saturn

  July's 11-minute Sky Tour astronomy podcast describes what to see in the summer sky in a casual, engaging way that your whole family can enjoy.

  
• 06.01.2020

  June 2020: Stars of Early Summer

  Our 10-minute Sky Tour astronomy podcast guides you to planets, stars, and constellations in the early-summer sky in a casual, engaging way that your whole family can enjoy.

  
• 05.01.2020

  May 2020: Venus & Mercury at Dusk

  Would you like to learn your way around the night sky in just 10 minutes? This month's Sky Tour astronomy podcast helps you to navigate all across the late-spring sky like a stargazing veteran. No experience or equipment needed!

  
• 04.01.2020

  April 2020: Planets Aplenty

  This month's Sky Tour astronomy podcast highlights how Venus flirts with the Pleiades star cluster after sunset, then leads you to views of Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars together in the predawn sky.

  
• 02.28.2020

  March 2020: A Planet Trio and More!

  During March, the cosmos offers a lot to see both before sunrise and after sunset. To get a guided tour of the month's highlights, play or download this month's Sky Tour episode.