393 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 PM 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 | 65 (37.8%) | 40 |
| What did I see? | 38 (22.1%) | 42 |
| Planetary Science | 23 (13.4%) | 6 |
| Astrophysics | 18 (10.5%) | 34 |
| Sci-Fi | 14 (8.1%) | 19 |
| Cosmology | 9 (5.2%) | 164 |
| Black Holes | 5 (2.9%) | 24 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| star | 34 (8.7%) | 15 | 13 |
| earth | 30 (7.6%) | 63 | 20 |
| space | 21 (5.3%) | 101 | 52 |
| moon | 18 (4.6%) | 37 | 17 |
| stars | 18 (4.6%) | 82 | 31 |
| sky | 18 (4.6%) | 24 | 12 |
| anyone | 16 (4.1%) | 19 | 10 |
| see | 15 (3.8%) | 21 | 16 |
| universe | 14 (3.6%) | 49 | 36 |
| know | 14 (3.6%) | 28 | 19 |
r/askastronomy Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/askastronomy
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| whatifscience.in | 19 | 0 |
| youtube.com | 7 | 1 |
r/askastronomy Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/askastronomy
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Is it realistic for these stars to move so uniform if they're at varying distances from Earth?
closet video of sun taken by satellite
I am bored tell me some space related interesting facts.
A 3D map of the matter distribution of the local universe got update: now every one of its 43,500 real galaxies can be identified and searched
Milky Way is traveling through space at 600kilometers per second, oscillating slightly, as if it were flapping its wings through the cosmos.
What would happen to the solar system if Neptune suddenly disappeared?
If our entire solar system were somehow ejected from the Milky Way into intergalactic space, would it make any difference to us?
With billions of galaxies out there, do you think we are really alone?
Confused about stacks of NGC7331 before the official announcement of SN 2026aaiv
What is up with the moon tonight? So big, low and orange
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 Tuesdays around 5 PM 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 28 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