Podcast

Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast

Astronomy, Science

Discover the night sky with Sky & Telescope’s J. Kelly Beatty

Astronomy chart
#16
Episodes
11
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
14 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

11 episodes, newest first

  1. November Podcast: Five Planets in View

    Show notes

    This episode takes you on a guided audio tour of the stars and planets that you’ll see overhead during November. During the last half of this month, all five bright planets can be seen before dawn and after sunset. You’ll also get the lowdown on a celestial queen with an unfortunate fate. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour.

    13 min
  2. October Podcast: Saturn is a “Star”

    Show notes

    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.

    13 min
  3. September Podcast: Vega & Its Vicinity

    Show notes

    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.

    13 min
  4. August Podcast: Three Big Events!

    Show notes

    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.

    16 min
  5. July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica

    Show notes

    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.

    14 min
  6. June Podcast: Dance of the Planets

    Show notes

    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.

    14 min
  7. May Podcast: The Delightful Dippers

    Show notes

    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.

    15 min
  8. April Podcast: Spotlight on Gemini

    Show notes

    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.

    13 min
  9. March Podcast: The Winter Triangle

    Show notes

    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.

    14 min
  10. February Podcast: Winter’s Milky Way

    Show notes

    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.

    15 min
  11. January Podcast: Jupiter and Orion

    Show notes

    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.

    16 min