Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast

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October Podcast: Saturn is a “Star” Oct 01, 2026

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This episode takes you on a tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during September. First, we’ll check out this month’s equinox and Harvest Moon; then we’ll track down the bright planets, explore some lesser-known constellations, and bounce around the Summer Triangle. It’s a great introduction to the late-summer sky. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.

September Podcast: Vega & Its Vicinity Sep 01, 2026

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August Podcast: Three Big Events! Aug 01, 2026

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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.

July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica Jul 01, 2026

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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.

June Podcast: Dance of the Planets Jun 01, 2026

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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.

May Podcast: The Delightful Dippers Apr 30, 2026

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April Podcast: Spotlight on Gemini Mar 31, 2026

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March Podcast: The Winter Triangle Mar 01, 2026

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February Podcast: Winter’s Milky Way Feb 01, 2026

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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.

January Podcast: Jupiter and Orion Jan 01, 2026

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