VirtualAstro

VirtualAstro

@VirtualAstro

Author and Presenter. Astronomy, Space, Science, Nature and more! Making Stargazing fun and enjoyable for all.

Under Starry Skies https://nightskyshow.co.uk/ Joined 2009-05-27 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

228,876

Followers

964

Following

153,160

Tweets

156.2

Avg Engagement

2,506

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @VirtualAstro's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-05-27
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Under Starry Skies

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,244
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:23.5
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:132.7
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,244 tweets

VirtualAstro maintains a steady level of engagement with an average of 748 likes and 71 retweets per tweet. Their personal and emotional tweets, such as those about their cat Bilbo, significantly impact engagement.

23.5

Avg Likes/Tweet

132.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

76,124

Total Likes

430,620

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

36

75th Percentile

78,631

Top Tweet

0.68

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

29.7%

Original

38.1%

Replies

28.6%

Retweets

3.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

2.3%

With Media

35.9%

With Links

13.0%

With #Tags

72.2%

With @Mentions

6.6%

With Emojis

114

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.28

Reply/Original Ratio

0.13

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

75.0%

Weekday Posts

25.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#followfriday (35) #iss (35) #manchester (31) #aurora (27) #astronomy (24) #northwales (20) #jupiter (18) #moon (17) #moonwatch (17) #salford (16)

Most Mentioned

@virtualastro (477) @the_lowry (81) @venuecymru (65) @profbriancox (44) @astroguyz (27) @nickastronomer (26) @elonmusk (21) @fcain (20) @grainge (20) @skyatnightmag (18)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,244 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 963 (30%)
Replies 1,235 (38%)
Retweets 929 (29%)
Quote Tweets 117 (4%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 929 retweets (29% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,244 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

Their audience includes science enthusiasts, astronomy lovers, and nature admirers. The content appeals to both casual followers and those with a deeper interest in scientific topics.

Good

Audience Quality

19.2%

Suspicion Index

24.4%

Low-Quality %

79

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

39.5%

Empty Bio

14.9%

<10 Tweets

13.5%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

38.1%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

87.3%

No URL

9.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

57,884,693

Total Potential Reach

79

Median Follower Reach

294

75th Percentile Reach

8.9%

>1K followers

0.8%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

68.8%

Creators

34,397 accounts

16.3%

Consumers

8,143 accounts

14.9%

Dormant

7,460 accounts

212

Verified Followers

0.42% of total

7.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.15

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (754) United Kingdom (736) London (698) England, United Kingdom (617) UK (485) Scotland, United Kingdom (279) Manchester, England (275) Glasgow, Scotland (245) England (235) Ireland (222)

302

Verified Followers

0.3% of total

15,650

Protected Accounts

15.5% of total

10 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,100,370 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@StationCDRKelly 5,268,490 Astronaut Space, Endurance, Stars
@Rylan 1,764,889 Entertainer Luxury, Entertainment, Representation
@SinghLions 1,334,259 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@xBrooklynBluex 929,382 Pornstar Porn, TV, XFactor
@ChrisGPackham 604,925 TV Presenter Wildlife, TV, Conservation
@PaddyMcGuinness 584,711 TV Presenter Top Gear, Catchpoint, TMO
@IamMzilikazi 546,953 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@sammyforson 501,973 Radio Host Music, Entertainment, Success
@georgegalloway 459,169 Politician Politics, Media, Activism

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (3,719) views (3,417) life (2,536) music (2,173) lover (2,121) mum (1,718) dad (1,476) proud (1,400) family (1,381) husband (1,355)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#lfc (140) #mufc (122) #fbpe (120) #ynwa (115) #lufc (97) #coys (88) #gtto (76) #nffc (66) #f1 (63) #jft97 (60)

59,675

Followers With Bio

41,312

Followers Without Bio

59.09%

% With Bio

40.91%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,244 analyzed

227,895

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

227,895

Total Retweets

45,579

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Astronomy Science Nature Personal Stories Emotional Connection Animal Welfare

Key Insights & Takeaways

Personal stories and emotional content drive high engagement The audience is deeply interested in science, nature, and emotional narratives The blend of educational and heartfelt content creates a unique and relatable brand

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 228,876
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @VirtualAstro reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 228,876 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 156.2 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025