Astronomy Cast Ep. 779: Milankovitch Cycles
Published: January 19, 2026
Duration: 31:06
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTFbrCIkrfU
Streamed live on Jan 12, 2026.
Hosted by: Fraser Cain (@frasercain ) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (@CosmoQuest )
Humans live short lives, and from our perspective the seasons are something that come and go with perfect regularity. But astronomers know the terrible truth! And that there are cycles that slowly shift over tens of thousands of years, shifting the cycles and the Earth's climate. Today we'll talk about the Milankovich Cycles! The Earth's orbit, tilt, and other physical attributes aren't quite as constant as you might think! Come learn...