Eris: The Dwarf Planet That Demoted Pluto
This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast. On this day, July 24th, in the year 2005, astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery that sent ripples through the scientific community and challenged our und...
24 Jul 20252min
Charon: Love, Myth, and a Cosmic Discovery in 1978
This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast. On this day in astronomical history, July 23rd, we celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of Pluto's largest moon, Charon, in 1978. Picture this: a young a...
23 Jul 20252min
"Cosmic Collision: When Comet Fragments Punched Jupiter"
This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast. On this day, July 22nd, in the year 1994, fragments of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with Jupiter, creating a cosmic spectacle that astronomers still tal...
22 Jul 20251min
One Small Step: Humanity's Lunar Leap
This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast. On this day in astronomical history, July 21, 1969, humanity took its first steps on another celestial body. At 02:56 UTC, astronaut Neil Armstrong descended t...
21 Jul 20251min
One Small Step: A Giant Leap into Space History
This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast. On this day in astronomy, July 20th, we celebrate the anniversary of one of humanity's greatest achievements: the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. On this histo...
20 Jul 20252min
Triton: The Rebel Moon that Defies Cosmic Conventions
This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast. On this day, July 19th, in the year 1846, astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery that would forever change our understanding of our solar system. American...
19 Jul 20252min
India's First Satellite: A Cosmic Leap into Space
This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast. On this day, July 18th, in 1980, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) achieved a monumental milestone with the successful launch of its first satellit...
18 Jul 20252min
Edge of Space: Major White's Historic X-15 Flight
This is your Astronomy Tonight podcast. On this day, July 17th, in the year 1962, the astronomical world was buzzing with excitement as the X-15 rocket plane, piloted by Major Robert White, soared to...
17 Jul 20251min
