SUNSET: 
Discover the night sky! For a guide to the celestial events coming up this month, listen to our Sky Tour astronomy podcast. S&T Senior Editor S&T's Audio Sky Tour for December 2010
As bright Jupiter looks on, one of the grand tales of celestial mythology is playing out overhead during December evenings. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty.
Tour December's Sky! | November 30th, 2010
One of the grand tales of celestial mythology is playing out overhead during December evenings. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6.5MB MP3 download: running time: 7m 00s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for November 2010
The change back to standard time brings earlier nightfall — and a chance to spot mighty Jupiter dominating the November evening sky. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty.
Tour November's Sky! | October 29th, 2010
The change back to standard time brings earlier nightfall — and a chance to spot mighty Jupiter dominating the November evening sky. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 33s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for October 2010
Just after sunset, flip around to see mighty Jupiter rising in the east. Then enjoy a leisurely stroll through the star patterns of northern autumn. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty.
Tour October's Sky! | September 30th, 2010
Just after sunset, flip around to see mighty Jupiter rising in the east. Then enjoy a leisurely stroll through the star patterns of northern autumn. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 30s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for September 2010
Venus clings to the horizon in the west just after sunset, while mighty Jupiter rises in the east. Find out how to spot them — and much more! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty.
Tour September's Sky! | August 27th, 2010
Venus clings to the horizon in the west just after sunset, while mighty Jupiter rises in the east. Find out how to spot them — and much more! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 17s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for July 2010
Watch the west after sunset for a celestial parade led by brilliant Venus, then swing south to get cozy with Scorpius. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 12s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for August 2010
Venus, Mars, and Saturn dance in the west after sunset, while soon afterward giant Jupiter rises in the east — all that, and Perseid meteors too! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 48s)
Tour August's Sky! | July 30th, 2010
Venus, Mars, and Saturn dance in the west after sunset, while soon afterward giant Jupiter rises in the east — all that, and Perseid meteors too! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 48s)
Tour July's Sky! | July 1st, 2010
Watch the west after sunset for a celestial parade led by brilliant Venus, then swing south to get cozy with Scorpius. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 12s).
Tour June's Sky! | May 28th, 2010
June's nights are the shortest all year for northern skywatchers, but as a consolation you'll find Venus, Mars, and Saturn in the evening sky.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for June 2010
June's nights are the shortest all year for northern skywatchers, but as a consolation you'll find Venus, Mars, and Saturn in the evening sky. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 35s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for May 2010
Right now the evening sky is adorned with three bright planets. Spotting them is a snap using this month's audio sky tour. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (56.5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 53s)
Tour May's Sky! | April 30th, 2010
Right now the evening sky is adorned with three bright planets. Spotting them is a snap using this month's audio sky tour.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for April 2010
If you've always wanted to spot Mercury, here's your chance. Find out where and when to look for the fleet-footed planet using this month's audio sky tour. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6.5MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 52s)
Tour April's Sky! | March 26th, 2010
If you've always wanted to spot Mercury, here's your chance. Find out where and when to look for the fleet-footed planet using this month's audio sky tour. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6.5MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 52s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for February 2010
Say "goodbye" to Jupiter and "hello" to Mars, as the midwinter evening skies come alive with activity. Learn to identify what stargazers call the Winter Hexagon, and much more. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (3.9MB MP3 download: running time: 4m 8s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for March 2010
What a difference a month makes! The lengthening days, together with a switch to daylight time, mean that the evening constellations are changing rapidly. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6.5MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 52s)
