August Podcast: Planets Dance at Dawn

August Podcast: Planets Dance at Dawn

Author: American Astronomical Society July 31, 2025 Duration: 14:29
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.

Step outside and look up-the night sky is a constantly changing canvas, and the Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast is your personal guide to understanding it. Produced by the American Astronomical Society, this monthly audio companion cuts through the complexity, offering a clear and friendly narration of exactly what you can see from your own backyard. Each episode focuses on the current month, pointing out which constellations are rising, where to spot planets like Jupiter or Mars, and when to catch special events such as lunar eclipses or meteor showers. It’s designed to be listened to under the stars, with your phone in your pocket, transforming a simple glance upward into a curated exploration. You’ll gain the knowledge to not only identify bright stars but also to appreciate the rhythms and predictable movements of our solar system and beyond. This science podcast makes astronomy immediately accessible, turning the overhead expanse from a beautiful mystery into a familiar landscape. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned stargazer needing a refresher, the tour provides a practical and engaging way to connect with the universe right above you.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 14

Sky Tour Astronomy Podcast
Podcast Episodes
September Podcast: Vega & Its Vicinity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:47
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 le…
August Podcast: Three Big Events! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:17
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 gala…
July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:34
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 Nor…
June Podcast: Dance of the Planets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:50
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…
May Podcast: The Delightful Dippers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:50
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…
April Podcast: Spotlight on Gemini [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:58
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…
March Podcast: The Winter Triangle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:06
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…
February Podcast: Winter’s Milky Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:31
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 constellatio…
January Podcast: Jupiter and Orion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:30
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 constellatio…
December Podcast: Find the “Demon Star” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:39
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 constellatio…