402 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/askastronomy Traffic & Engagement r/askastronomy Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/askastronomy Most Active Times When r/askastronomy Is Most Active
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r/askastronomy Flair Performance r/askastronomy Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomy | 74 (46.5%) | 37 |
| What did I see? | 34 (21.4%) | 29 |
| Astrophysics | 18 (11.3%) | 64 |
| Planetary Science | 12 (7.5%) | 173 |
| Sci-Fi | 8 (5.0%) | 22 |
| Cosmology | 7 (4.4%) | 14 |
| Black Holes | 6 (3.8%) | 5 |
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r/askastronomy Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/askastronomy
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| moon | 27 (6.7%) | 70 | 18 |
| sky | 22 (5.5%) | 11 | 7 |
| galaxy | 22 (5.5%) | 81 | 18 |
| earth | 21 (5.2%) | 37 | 32 |
| astronomy | 21 (5.2%) | 15 | 12 |
| solar | 20 (5.0%) | 27 | 31 |
| stars | 18 (4.5%) | 42 | 12 |
| planet | 18 (4.5%) | 9 | 14 |
| space | 17 (4.2%) | 26 | 29 |
| question | 16 (4.0%) | 23 | 19 |
r/askastronomy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/askastronomy
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 6 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 6 | 0 |
r/askastronomy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/askastronomy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
What would happen if a massive asteroid collided with a gas giant like Jupiter?
Why is the moon orange ?
What is that galaxy-looking thing in the middle?
How could a single object like Quasar emit more energy than the entire galaxy with hundreds of bilions of stars? I know scientists say it's true and proven but my brain just refuses to comprehend it
Shouldn't we use pictures like this to represent the Milky Way?
Is this really the core of the Milky Way or just one of the bands?
What is this crater on the moon?
Im in 10th and I love astronomy and i know alot about it but whenever i try to explain it to people at school they just dont care and it makes me sad. dose this happen to anyone else?
Is it possible we (humankind) will ever leave the solar system?
Can anyone identify what I recorded over northern Germany tonight?
r/askastronomy Audience Overlap r/askastronomy Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/askastronomy FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/askastronomy
What's the best time to post on r/askastronomy?
Based on posting volume, r/askastronomy is most active on Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/askastronomy?
r/askastronomy averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/askastronomy get?
Posts on r/askastronomy average about 29 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/askastronomy get most?
On r/askastronomy, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts