Podcasts by Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast

April: Dancing Planets at Dawn from 2022-04-01T22:00

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 1...

March: Sirius in the Spotlight from 2022-03-01T08:58

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 guide...

February: Orion’s Neighborhood from 2022-02-01T11:00

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 tha...

January: Evening Planet Adieu from 2022-01-01T13:53:35

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.

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December: Geminid Meteors&Comet Leonard from 2021-12-01T09:06

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.<...

November: A Flying Horse and Star Fish from 2021-11-01T13:44:59

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

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October: Three Planets at Dusk from 2021-10-01T15:26:17

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

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Summer Triangle Overhead from 2021-09-01T11:00

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.

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Welcome, Jupiter&Saturn! from 2021-08-01T11:00

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.

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July: Inner Planets Rule! from 2021-07-01T11:00

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.

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June: Solar Eclipse&Colorful Stars from 2021-06-01T11:00

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 even...

May: Halley Bits & Lunar Eclipse from 2021-04-30T17:28:31

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.

April: Follow the Moon from 2021-04-01T11:00

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

March: Find the Winter Hexagon from 2021-03-01T12:00

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

February: The Hare & Unicorn from 2021-02-01T15:22:55

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 ...

April 2020: Planets Aplenty from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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.

March 2020: A Planet Trio and More! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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.

February 2020: Five Planets & More! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you drag yourself outside before dawn and then wait until after sunset, you can spot all five of the naked-eye planets. And the Winter Hexagon glides high in the evening sky.

January: The Hyades & Pleiades from 2021-01-01T22:00

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.

December 2020: A Busy Month from 2020-12-01T12:00

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

November 2020: Cassiopeia Rules from 2020-11-01T04:11:45

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

October 2020: Mars is the Star! from 2020-10-01T17:04:15

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.

September 2020: Four Planets & More! from 2020-09-01T19:04:11

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

August 2020: Planets & Perseids from 2020-08-01T13:40

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.

July 2020: Welcome Jupiter & Saturn from 2020-07-01T16:57:31

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.

June 2020: Stars of Early Summer from 2020-06-01T15:09:56

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.

May 2020: Venus & Mercury at Dusk from 2020-05-01T13:00:01

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 ...