Jamie Carter
Jamie is an experienced science, technology and travel journalist and stargazer who writes about exploring the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses, moon-gazing, astro-travel, astronomy and space exploration. He is the editor of WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com and author of A Stargazing Program For Beginners, and is a senior contributor at Forbes. His special skill is turning tech-babble into plain English.
Latest articles by Jamie Carter
Best binoculars for kids 2024: Small and lightweight binos for younger users
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids provide closer views and are designed to be convenient for smaller hands and faces.
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
Best star projectors 2024: From night lights to home planetariums, now cheaper for Black Friday
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced on October Amazon Prime Day so check for deals over the next few days.
The Native American night sky: 7 starry sights to see
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference Our Native American night sky guide tells you more about indigenous constellations and where you can find them.
Best camera phone 2024: Smartphones that can capture the stars
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying guide We've rounded up the best camera phones including flagship models from Apple, Samsung and Google.
Best monocular 2024: Spot the top models on the market
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best monocular devices on the market offer a lightweight alternative to binoculars. Try using one this month to view a rare comet, or get a better view of Mars.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is still visible in the night sky, but not for long
By Jamie Carter published
Have you seen comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS yet? If you haven't yet seen the bright, icy space rock that's traveled from the edge of the solar system, it's not too late. But you need to see it soon.
What it was like to experience the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Easter Island
By Jamie Carter published
A few hundred eclipse chasers flocked to Chile's Rapa Nui to see annularity from the home of the mysterious moai.
Top total solar eclipses to look out for over the next decade
By Jamie Carter last updated
We explore seven of the best solar eclipses to look out for over the next 10 years.
How long will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 last?
By Jamie Carter last updated
The "ring of fire" duration depends on where you are watching it from.
Annular solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know about the next solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference The next solar eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2024. The 'ring of fire' will be visible across the Pacific Ocean and South America.
What time is the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2?
By Jamie Carter published
Here's what time the "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024 will occur as well as the annular eclipse times and durations for locations in the path of annularity.
How fast will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 travel?
By Jamie Carter last updated
On Oct. 2 an annular solar eclipse will sweep across the Southern Hemisphere but just how will it travel?
What's the difference between an annular solar eclipse and a total solar eclipse?
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference In this explainer, we explore the differences between a total solar eclipse and an annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse.
Stargazing with Binoculars: Beginner Tips
By Jamie Carter last updated
Revolutionize your perspective of the universe with binoculars to take you on a cosmic voyage through space.
Why I'm going to Easter Island for the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
The world's most remote island, where moai stand and stare at the stars, will experience an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. For one eclipse-chaser, it's unmissable.
Best star trackers for astrophotography 2024
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best star trackers, an indispensable tool that tracks the Earth's rotation so you can shoot beautiful photos of the night sky.
Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2024
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Our picks of the best light pollution filters for astrophotography will reduce skyglow and unattractive color casts, making your images as vibrant as possible.
A particularly active 'aurora season' could be just weeks away
By Jamie Carter published
September could be a prime time to see vibrant auroras, thanks to a quirk of Earth's tilt that leads to more intense geomagnetic activity around the equinox.
16 best places to see the annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse 2024
By Jamie Carter last updated
Explore the top 16 places to witness the breathtaking annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. Plan an unforgettable eclipse experience with these expert recommendations.
Where can I see the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024?
By Jamie Carter last updated
The path of annularity on Oct. 2, 2024, passes through the Pacific Ocean and South America. View detailed maps of where the eclipse will be visible here.
Where can I see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026?
By Jamie Carter published
The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will pass over parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Spain.
Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB compact binoculars review
By Jamie Carter published
Review Pocket-sized and portable, the Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB waterproof binoculars are perfect for hiking and traveling.
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