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 star projectors 2024: From night lights to home planetariums
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best star projectors bring the cosmos inside: Scientifically accurate home planetariums, ambient lights for parties or simple night lights for kids
NASA enlists citizen scientists to help solve solar mysteries during the total solar eclipse 2024
By Jamie Carter published
The Eclipse Megamovie Project 2024 will enlist citizen scientists to photograph the total solar eclipse and solve the mystery of solar jets and plumes.
Where will the most crowded places be for the total solar eclipse 2024?
By Jamie Carter last updated
With millions of people flocking to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, we take a look at some of the predicted most crowded places.
How to organize an eclipse event for kids: 9 things to do before, during and after the total solar eclipse 2024
By Jamie Carter published
From a space-themed buffet to learning about the solar system, here's how to organize an eclipse event for kids.
Where is the best place to see the April 2024 total solar eclipse?
By Jamie Carter last updated
Here's everything you need to know about selecting the best viewing spot for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
10 things you probably didn't know about the 2024 total solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
A total solar eclipse is coming on April 8, 2024, but how much do you really know about it?
6 reasons why the 2024 total solar eclipse could be the best eclipse for hundreds of years
By Jamie Carter published
The total solar eclipse of 2024 will be visible across Northern America on April 8. It could be the best eclipse for hundreds of years. Here's why.
Total solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference The 2024 total solar eclipse will be visible across Mexico, the U.S and Canada. Our guide tells you when the eclipse will occur and where you need to go to see it.
10 phenomena to see and photograph during April's total solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
From 'shadow snakes' and 'double diamonds' to Baily's beads and the corona, here's what you need to prepare for on April 8.
The best places in the US to experience totality during the April 2024 solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter last updated
A total solar eclipse is coming to the U.S. on April 8, 2024. We've rounded up some of the best places in each state along the path of totality to view the eclipse from.
How to observe the sun safely (and what to look for)
By Jamie Carter last updated
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.
Best binoculars for kids 2024: Small and lightweight binos for younger users
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Looking for the best binoculars for kids? We've ranked the best binos on the market on their usefulness for younger users.
Where will the April 2024 total solar eclipse be visible from?
By Jamie Carter last updated
On April 8, 2024, North America will experience a partial solar eclipse, but from parts of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada it will be possible to experience totality.
Best star trackers for astrophotography 2024
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best star trackers will help you capture crisp, clear and detailed astrophotography shots with extra long exposures. Here's a rundown of our favorite models
Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2024
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best light pollution filters can help reduce the effects of urban skyglow, provide more contrast and enhance starlight to make your astro images pop.
Best monocular 2024: Spy top models on the market
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best monocular is the ideal companion to use for wildlife spotting or skywatching — we've rounded up the best picks in this guide.
Solar eclipse jam: How to avoid getting stuck in traffic on April 8, 2024
By Jamie Carter published
Here's how to avoid getting stuck in traffic when heading to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
How to photograph a solar eclipse with a smartphone 2024 — 8 tips from an expert
By Jamie Carter published
Reference Using a smartphone, it's possible to produce spectacular images and videos of April's total solar eclipse in North America. Here's what you need to know.
8 top tips for planning your 2024 total eclipse trip
By Jamie Carter last updated
Here are some top tips to get the most out of your total solar eclipse viewing experience on April 8, 2024.
How to photograph the total solar eclipse on April 8 2024
By Mathew Browne last updated
Reference Capture a total solar eclipse on camera to reveal one of nature’s most spectacular sights.
How will the 2024 total solar eclipse differ from the 2017 total solar eclipse?
By Jamie Carter published
We take a look at how the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will differ from the total solar eclipse that swept across the U.S. on Aug. 21, 2017.
Road trip! See April's total solar eclipse from one of these awesome North American routes
By Jamie Carter published
Check out these six awesome road trips where you can experience the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Why you don't need to get to the centerline for April's total solar eclipse — and what will happen at the edge
By Jamie Carter published
If you understand the importance of the path of totality, then you may be heading for the centerline, but there are lots of reasons not to.
10 rookie mistakes first-time eclipse-chasers make (and how to avoid them)
By Jamie Carter published
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is a rare chance for North Americans to experience a total solar eclipse. Don't get it wrong.
Quadrantid meteor shower 2024: The year's 1st meteor shower blazes over North America on Jan. 3
By Jamie Carter published
Up to 120 shooting stars per hour could be visible during a brief peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower — the year's first meteor shower, coming to North America Jan. 3 and 4.