Tonight, we drift beyond our own solar system to explore a quiet and remarkable question: how do we discover planets around other stars, light-years away from Earth?

As you settle in, we’ll gently explore the subtle ways astronomers find these distant worlds — not by seeing them directly, but by noticing the smallest changes in starlight. We’ll talk softly about planets passing in front of their stars, stars that sway ever so slightly under the pull of unseen worlds, and the faint shadows that reveal entire solar systems far beyond our own.

Along the way, we reflect on how patience, time, and careful observation allow us to uncover planets that cannot be touched or visited, yet still leave quiet signatures across the vastness of space. From warm, glowing stars to tiny drifting planets, each discovery adds to our understanding of how common — and how diverse — planetary systems may be throughout the universe.

This episode is designed for calm listening, with no urgency and no complexity, allowing your thoughts to slow as you float through distant star systems. Let the gentle rhythm of discovery guide you into rest, as the universe quietly reveals its hidden worlds.

🌌 Perfect for bedtime, relaxation, and drifting into sleep beneath distant stars.