Impossible Astronaut Day

Impossible Astronaut Day is an annual worldwide celebration commemorating the release of the sixth season of the famous Doctor Who series. It quickly became popular not only in America but all over the world, gaining a cult status among fans of the show. It is celebrated on April 23.

History

The history of the holiday begins on April 23, 2011, when the first episode of season 6 of “Doctor Who” premiered on television.

The first episode tells the story of the Doctor, an alien with the ability to travel through time using his spacecraft, the TARDIS. The episode also introduces a new kind of monster called the Silence.

The episode was a great success and brought the creators significant profits. The number of views exceeded all expectations. To date, it is one of the best and most memorable episodes of the entire television series. However, if you haven’t watched the series yet, we recommend starting with the first season; otherwise, many aspects will be confusing, and you won’t fully enjoy it!

Interesting Facts

• “Doctor Who” is a long-running TV series that has been on the air for decades. The first episode was broadcast in 1963!
• The letter shown in Episode 1 gives the coordinates as 37°00’38″N 110°14’34″W.

How to Celebrate

Watch (or re-watch) season 6 of the show on this day. You can do it alone or gather with family and friends. Read up on interesting facts about the making of the show.

Share the holiday on social media. Ask others what their favorite part of season 6 is!

When is Impossible Astronaut Day in 2025?

Impossible Astronaut Day is observed on April 23 each year.

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