Best Celestial Podcasts (2025)

Comet C/2025 A6 LEMMON Shines Bright: This October, Comet C/2025 A6 LEMMON makes a stunning encore appearance alongside Comet R2 Swan, offering a spectacular view for observers. Currently brightening, A6 LEMMON is set to reach perihelion on November 8th, providing an excellent opportunity for binocular enthusiasts to catch a glimpse of this celesti…

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Short Stuff: The Call is Coming... FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE 15:14

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Did you know that the "the call is coming from inside the house" urban legend may be based on a very grisly murder case from the 1950s? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Enceladus Unveiled: Fresh Discoveries of Organic Chemistry Beneath the Ice 25:05

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In this episode of SpaceTime , we dive into the fascinating findings from Saturn's icy moon Enceladus, discuss delays in the Dream Chaser spaceplane's launch schedule, and celebrate NASA's breakthroughs in laser communications for deep space missions. Enceladus: Unveiling Complex Chemistry Recent discoveries reported in the journal Nature Astronomy…

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Ep. 320 Troubled Teen Industry Pt. 3: Gooning In the Night 1:26:38

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The Happy Place of Saturday Morning Cartoons 52:37

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Bezos’ Orbital Data Centers, Rare Alien Civilizations, and Earth’s Darkening Dilemma 12:34

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Jeff Bezos' Vision for Orbital Data Centers: Jeff Bezos has proposed a revolutionary concept of building large-scale data centers in Earth's orbit within the next 10 to 20 years. This ambitious idea aims to leverage continuous solar power and extreme cold temperatures in space to optimize computing efficiency. However, the technical and economic ch…

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The Universe’s Countdown: New Insights into Cosmic Fate and Fungal Origins 25:29

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In this episode of SpaceTime , we explore the future of our universe, the latest advancements in mapping our Milky Way, and the pivotal role fungi played in the evolution of life on land. The Universe's Fate: A Big Crunch in 20 Billion Years A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics reveals that the univ…

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Cosmic Collapses, Black Hole Illusions & Antimatter Mysteries | Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights &... 35:13

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Gravitational Wave Breakthroughs, Exoplanet Water Content Surprises, and Gilmour Space’s Launch... 11:50

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New Method for Detecting Gravitational Waves: Physicists are proposing a groundbreaking approach to detect mid-band gravitational waves, a frequency range currently unreachable by existing instruments. Utilizing optical resonator technology, this novel method could expand our understanding of systems like binary white dwarfs and massive black hole …

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Selects: How Mail Order Marriages Work 50:37

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Everybody knows mail order marriages are at best a last resort for jerks looking to boss a foreign spouse around or, at worst, a front for human trafficking. Or are they? Yes and no. Mail order marriage comes with nuance and a surprisingly long history. Learn all about it in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Supermoon Spectacle, Interstellar Comet Insights, and Mars’ Ozone Mystery Uncovered 10:07

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Biggest Supermoon of 2025: Mark your calendars for October 6th at 11:48 PM Eastern Time, as we prepare for the largest supermoon of 2025. This full moon, known as the Harvest Moon, will appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical micro moon, offering a stunning celestial display just after sunset. Interstellar Comet 3i Atlas: Excitement…

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Ceres: The Dwarf Planet That Might Have Hosted Life? 21:18

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In this episode of SpaceTime , we delve into the intriguing potential for life on the dwarf planet Ceres, explore NASA's latest mission to study the heliosphere, and celebrate the achievements of the University of Melbourne's Spirit Nanosat. Ceres: A Potentially Habitable World? Recent research published in Science Advances suggests that Ceres, cur…

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Celebrating 25 Years of the ISS, Moon Crater Mining & Cutting-Edge Rocket Tech | Space Nuts:... 31:43

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In this exciting episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into the remarkable achievements of the International Space Station as it approaches its 25th anniversary of continuous human occupation. The discussion also explores the potential for lunar mining, particularly in the moon's craters, and the innovative ad…

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The Mystery of the Sleepy Sickness 47:46

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Back in the early 1900s, a new pandemic happened out of nowhere with odd symptoms, that was never solved or cured. It just went away. Which means it's right up our alley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Enceladus’ Ocean Secrets, Titan’s Wobbling Atmosphere, and Venus’ Water Revelation 10:09

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Enceladus: A Potential Haven for Life: New analysis of data from the Cassini spacecraft reveals that Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons, possesses complex chemical reactions in its subsurface ocean. This finding confirms that the moon has the essential conditions for a habitable environment, including liquid water, energy sources from hydrothermal ve…

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Mercury’s Shrinking Secrets: Insights into the Solar System’s Smallest Planet 23:17

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(00:00:00) Mercury's Shrinking Secrets: Insights into the Solar System's Smallest Planet (00:00:43) Mercury's Ongoing Shrinkage (00:03:11) NASA's Carruthers Geocorona Observatory (00:11:52) Insights from Martian Meteorite NWA 16254 (00:14:23) Tech News In this episode of SpaceTime , we explore the intriguing dynamics of Mercury's shrinking size, em…

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Stardust from Beyond: Unveiling the Secrets of Asteroid Bennu and Saturn’s Mysteries 24:28

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(00:00:00) Stardust from Beyond: Unveiling the Secrets of Asteroid Bennu and Saturn's Mysteries (00:00:47) Scientists have discovered minerals older than our solar system embedded in asteroid Bennu (00:10:22) Scientists using NASA's Webb telescope have uncovered mysterious features in Saturn's atmosphere (00:14:58) NASA's Parker Solar Probe complet…

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Lunar Secret Unveiled, Galactic Waves Discovered, and SpaceX’s Starship Countdown 10:19

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Chang' E6 Mission Reveals Moon's Secrets: China's Chang' E6 mission has unveiled surprising thermal asymmetry on the Moon's far side, showing it is approximately 180 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) cooler than the near side. This discovery sheds light on the Moon's dual characteristics, suggesting that uneven distribution of heat-producing…

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Short Stuff: La Lechuza - The Witch Owl 11:59

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Today we kick off the scariest month with the legend of La Lechuza - The Witch Owl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Firefly’s Setback, SpaceX’s Competitive Edge, and Europe’s Mini Starship Vision 10:28

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Firefly Aerospace Faces Setback: Firefly Aerospace's path to launching its Alpha rocket has hit another obstacle following an anomaly during a recent ground test in Texas. The loss of the first stage booster for Alpha Flight 7 adds to the challenges the company has faced, including a previous in-flight anomaly. Despite the setbacks, Firefly remains…

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Why Would Anyone Want to Appease Hitler? 46:48

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It seems ridiculously irresponsible with the benefit of hindsight, but the concept of giving Hitler everything he wanted was the policy among the UK and France as a way to keep the world from sliding into a second world war. Turns out it didn’t work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mysteries of a Rogue Planet, Astrosat’s Ten-Year Triumph, and Moonlit Festivities 10:15

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Rogue Planet's Dazzling Auroras: The James Webb Space Telescope has made an astonishing discovery of intense auroral displays on the rogue planet SIMP-0136, which drifts through interstellar space without a star. Researchers found that these auroras, likely generated by an unseen moon, contribute to heating the planet's upper atmosphere, with tempe…

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Full Moon Myths, Space Curvature & The Simulation Debate | Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights &... 27:15

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Full Moons, Curved Space, and the Simulation Hypothesis In this captivating Q&A episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle an array of intriguing questions from listeners. From the effects of full moons on human behaviour to the complexities of curved space and the possibility of living in a simulation, this episo…

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Apollo’s Legacy Mystery, Blue Origin’s Next Steps, and Orionid Wonders 14:16

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Moon Rock Challenges Lunar History: A tiny moon rock collected by Apollo 17, sample 76535, is revolutionizing our understanding of the Moon's early history. New simulations suggest it formed deep within the Moon's crust and rose to the surface 4.25 billion years ago through a gentle process rather than a violent impact. This finding indicates that …

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Selects: How Area 51 Works 50:50

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The secret military base Area 51 is inextricably linked to every secret, shady project the US government is rumored to be involved in – from reverse-engineering alien technology to coordinating a one-world government. The truth is much more mundane. Listen to this classic episode as Josh and Chuck break it down. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: The Hinterkaifeck Axe Murders 46:52

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In 1922, a little farm in the woods of Bavaria became the site of what would become Germany’s most famous unsolved murder, when six people were brutally killed with a pick axe. What led up to it and followed is nothing short of bizarre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: SYSK Live: The DB Cooper Heist 1:30:32

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Join Josh and Chuck live from Seattle as they (sky)dive into one of the most brazen robberies in the annals of crime and the only unsolved airline hijacking in American history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders? 46:25

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In a small town in Iowa in 1912 eight people were murdered in the grisliest of ways while they slept. Local reputations were ruined when accusations flew, but could a drifting serial killer working across the Midwest have been behind it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: The Tylenol Murders, Part I 44:19

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On one terrible day in Chicago in 1982, seven people died suddenly and mysteriously. In just a matter of hours, it becomes clear, someone has poisoned bottles of Extra-Strength Tylenol, one of the most trusted and widely-used products in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping 55:06

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The largest ever kidnapping case in the United States went down in the small town of Chowchilla, CA. Learn all about it today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: The Tylenol Murders, Part II 45:54

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The panic that began in Chicago spreads and begins to change the world. The investigation into the murders turns up leads and suspects, but still no one has ever been charged with the murders. It remains unsolved to this day. Find out the extent of what we know in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: The Tale of the Bloody Benders 48:55

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Long before we knew what serial killers were, a family in remote Kansas was disposing of victims at their family farm. Listen in to the Tale of the Bloody Benders if you dare! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: The Harvey’s Casino Bombing of 1980 40:57

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In August of 1980 a bomb containing 1,000 pounds of dynamite was quietly delivered to Harvey’s, a casino and resort at Lake Tahoe. This kicked off a whirlwind caper that lasted 30 hours and ended up nearly demolishing the 11-story resort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: The Strange Unsolved Murder of Ken McElroy 46:08

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The murder of Ken McElroy comes off like a story from a cheap paperback book you’d get to read on a plane. But this is a true crime story, set in Missouri in the early 80s. And boy does it pack a punch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts