163 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Saturdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (74%).
r/amateurastronomy Traffic & Engagement r/amateurastronomy Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/amateurastronomy Most Active Times When r/amateurastronomy Is Most Active
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r/amateurastronomy Flair Performance r/amateurastronomy Flair Performance
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r/amateurastronomy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/amateurastronomy
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| moon | 33 (20.3%) | 20 | 1 |
| nebula | 16 (9.8%) | 28 | 0 |
| california | 12 (7.4%) | 8 | 1 |
| southern | 11 (6.8%) | 9 | 1 |
| telescope | 11 (6.8%) | 24 | 1 |
| captured | 10 (6.1%) | 60 | 4 |
r/amateurastronomy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/amateurastronomy
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| substack.com | 3 | 1 |
r/amateurastronomy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/amateurastronomy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Milky Way Core, captured on a phone
Saturn in the morning
Saturn July 7th Vancouver bc Canada
WR 134 – The Last Light of a Dying Giant
I captured andromeda galaxy with Zenithstar 73mm telescope with ASI 294 camera.
The moon today
First time capturing the moon 🌕
Orange Moon through some smoke from a few weeks ago!
just sharing my Milky Way photo last pandemic
M31
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Milky Way Core, captured on a phone | 332 | 6 | image | Jul 17 |
| Saturn in the morning | 281 | 14 | image | Jul 13 |
| Saturn July 7th Vancouver bc Canada | 194 | 6 | image | Jul 11 |
| WR 134 – The Last Light of a Dying Giant | 176 | 1 | image | Jul 19 |
| I captured andromeda galaxy with Zenithstar 73mm telescope with ASI 294 camera. | 147 | 2 | image | Jul 24 |
| The moon today | 131 | 1 | image | Jul 17 |
| First time capturing the moon 🌕 | 110 | 3 | image | Jul 20 |
| Orange Moon through some smoke from a few weeks ago! | 106 | 0 | image | Jul 22 |
| just sharing my Milky Way photo last pandemic | 93 | 1 | image | Jul 27 |
| M31 | 91 | 1 | image | Jul 13 |
r/amateurastronomy Audience Overlap r/amateurastronomy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/amateurastronomy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/amateurastronomy
What's the best time to post on r/amateurastronomy?
Based on posting volume, r/amateurastronomy is most active on Saturdays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/amateurastronomy?
r/amateurastronomy averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/amateurastronomy get?
Posts on r/amateurastronomy average about 22 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/amateurastronomy get most?
On r/amateurastronomy, most posts are image posts (74%)