Latest articles by Jamie Carter
10 places in the US and Canada to see August's partial solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower in 1 trip
A partial solar eclipse by day and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower by night make Aug. 12, 2026, one of the best nights for skywatching and camping in years, but only for some parts of North America.
The Perseid meteor shower starts this week. Here's why you should look up now
The Perseid meteor shower begins on July 17 alongside two others, making "shooting stars" likely any night this month and next.
The 10 best places in the UK to see the partial solar eclipse on Aug. 12
August 12 will see the deepest partial solar eclipse in the U.K. for many decades, hours before the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Here's where to go.
The biggest skywatching day of 2026 is coming. Here's what you'll see in North America and Europe
Whether you're in Spain, Iceland, the U.K. or North America, here's exactly what you'll see in the sky on Aug. 12 — and when to look.
Best star projectors 2026: The top projectors and planetariums this year
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced, so keep your eyes open.
These rare glowing 'space clouds' are summer's best-kept skywatching secret
Now is the time to look for noctilucent clouds — shimmering ice clouds that glow near the edge of space.
10 best Spanish cities to see the total solar eclipse 2026
From A Coruña and Bilbao to Madrid and Zaragoza, here's where to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, in some of Spain's biggest cities.
How to find Uranus this week, the hardest planet I've ever tried to see
Get your eyes on the seventh planet, and you can graduate as a skywatcher — and there's a perfect way to cheat this week as Mars glides by Uranus.
June's Strawberry Moon is unlike any other full moon. Here's why
Think all full moons look the same? June's Strawberry Moon rises and sets at extreme points, tracing an unusually low path across the Northern Hemisphere sky.
Want to start stargazing? Here's why June is the perfect time for newcomers
Short nights and bright stars make the midsummer night sky surprisingly beginner-friendly.
Why solar and lunar eclipses come in pairs — and what an eclipse season really is
Eclipses don't happen at random — they arrive in pairs, on schedule, and 2026 brings two spectacular seasons to prove it.
10 incredible places to see Spain's rare sunset total solar eclipse on Aug. 12
From desert badlands to hilltop villages, these off-the-beaten-track locations offer clear views of Spain's rare sunset total solar eclipse.
Millions could see a rare sunset during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's where to look
Plan now to be in the right place at the right time for an unforgettable show.
My quiet obsession with satellites — and how they're ruining everything
From ruined photos to vanishing darkness, satellites are transforming the night sky — and not always for the better.
Annular solar eclipse 2027: everything you need to know about the 'ring of fire' on Feb. 6
Here's where and when to see the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse on Feb. 6, 2027
Total solar eclipse 2026 — Everything you need to know
Reference When is the next total solar eclipse? On Aug. 12, 2026, totality will come to Greenland, Iceland and Spain.
10 best Spanish beaches to see the total solar eclipse 2026
On Aug. 12, 2026, some of the best beaches in the world will play host to totality.
I resisted smart telescopes for years — then one changed my life
The last dark skies of spring are the perfect time to get to know a new smart telescope and go deep-sky stargazing.
August 2026 lunar eclipse: Everything you need to know about the 96% 'blood moon'
A deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026, will be visible in North America and will be the best lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028.
Spain's total solar eclipse 2026 comes with a catch — here's how to avoid ruining your view
With the eclipse occurring near sunset over a complex landscape, eclipse chasers must do their research before the big moment on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's what to do.
How to observe the sun safely (and what to look for)
Reference The sun is a great skywatching target but you should NEVER look at it without protection. Here we explain how to view the sun safely and what to look out for.
10 easy places to see the total solar eclipse 2026 from Spain's major vacation destinations
From urban beaches and hidden capes to lighthouses and mountain peaks, here's where to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, if you're on Spain's east coast or in the Balearic Islands.
How to catch the perfect full moonrise — just in time for the Blue Moon show on May 30
A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you'll miss its magic. Here's how to plan it precisely.
