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 April 2009
Brilliant Venus is gone from the evening sky and Orion is on the wane in the west, while the mighty lion Leo, accompanied by Saturn, now dominates in the east. Meanwhile, the Big Dipper crowns the sky overhead. Knowing where to to look to find these sky sights is easy…
Tour March's Sky! | February 27th, 2009
Where in the sky will you find the ringed planet Saturn and a pair of cosmic twins? You'll spot them easily if you download our guided audio tour of the March evening sky.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for March 2009
Brilliant Venus, still in the southwestern evening sky, makes its last stand this month. Orion and his cohort dominate in the south, but the mighty lion Leo, accompanied by Saturn, are gaining ground in the east. Knowing where to to look to find these sky sights is easy if you…
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for February 2009
Amid the sparkling midwinter are two planets that are a study in contrasts. Venus is a brilliant, unmistakable beacon in the southwestern evening sky. But to find Saturn you'll have to be a bit patient and know just where to look — it's easy to find by downloading our monthly…
Tour February's Sky! | February 1st, 2009
Download our popular MP3 audio tour of the night sky, and get easy-to-follow tips for spotting a brilliant Venus, a subdued Saturn, a smudgy lunar eclipse, and more!
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for December 2008
After listening to this podcast, you'll have no trouble spotting Venus, Jupiter, the Pleiades star cluster, and much more in the evening! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 47s)
Tour January's Sky! | January 2nd, 2009
What's that brilliant beacon in the southwestern evening sky — a supernova? a UFO? Nope, it's Venus, this winter's dazzling "evening star." Learn more about Venus and other celestial showpieces by downloading our monthly guide to the night sky!
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for January 2009
What's that brilliant beacon in the southwestern evening sky — a supernova? a UFO? Nope, it's Venus, this winter's dazzling "evening star." Learn more about Venus and other celestial showpieces by downloading our monthly guide to the night sky! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (7MB MP3 download: running time: 7m 55s)
Tour December's Sky! | November 30th, 2008
After listening to this podcast, you'll have no trouble spotting Venus, Jupiter, the Pleiades star cluster, and much more in the evening sky! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 47s)
Tour November's Sky! | November 6th, 2008
With the return of standard time in the Northern Hemisphere, evenings arrive much sooner than they did just a few weeks ago. That makes it a snap to get in some quick stargazing before dinnertime.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for November 2008
Download this podcast to take a guided tour of evening sky sights — find the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and much more! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (4MB MP3 download: running time: 4m 32s)
Tour October's Sky! | October 1st, 2008
Halloween might be just around the corner, but there's nothing scary about heading outdoors tonight — as long as you've downloaded this podcast to find your way in the nighttime sky.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for October 2008
Download this podcast to take a guided tour of evening sky sights — find the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and much more! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 05s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for September 2008
Download this podcast to take a guided tour of evening sky sights — find the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and much more! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m 00s)
Tour September's Sky! | September 1st, 2008
Summer's over, and cooler nights offer your eyes a rich tapestry of stars and planets for casual skygazing.
Tour August's Sky! | July 29th, 2008
Download this month's podcast to take a guided tour of evening sky sights — and learn what the Moon has in common with a Ping-Pong ball! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty.
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for August 2008
Download this podcast to take a guided tour of evening sky sights — and learn what the Moon has in common with a Ping-Pong ball! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m24s)
S&T's Audio Sky Tour for June 2008
This month you have a chance to see three or four bright planets in the sky. June download this podcast and listen! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m15s)
Your Audio Sky Tour: May 2008
Here's an introduction to the wonders of May evening sky, which features appearances by Saturn, Mars, and the elusive planet Mercury. Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (6MB MP3 download: running time: 6m17s)
Tour July's Sky | July 1st, 2008
There'll be fireworks this month on Independence Day — and plenty of celestial sparklers overhead too, with Saturn and Mars low in the west and Jupiter rising in the east. Download this podcast for a guided tour ! Host: S&T's Kelly Beatty. (5MB MP3 download: running time: 5m 3s)
