Latest articles by Jamie Carter
13 must-see moon events in 2026: Eclipses, supermoons, conjunctions and more
Here are the best lunar events to see in 2026, including eclipses, supermoons and conjunctions.
What should I look at with my new telescope?
From the moon and Jupiter to famous nebulae and galaxies, here’s your beginner-friendly guide to what to point your brand-new telescope at.
Best targets to observe between Christmas and New Year 2025
From a crescent moon and a 'Christmas Star' to deep sky delights, the wonders of the holiday night sky are yours to explore.
10 times the sky amazed us in 2025
A bevy of comets, a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse and impressive northern lights were just three of the skywatching highlights in 2025. Here's how they unfolded.
Night sky tonight: Catch the mighty hunter Orion shine in the southeast on Dec. 17
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
How to see Saturn and Jupiter with a telescope
Here are the best telescopes to help you see Saturn’s rings and the cloud bands of Jupiter.
10 of the best things to see with your smart telescope in the winter night sky
You'll need more than a sense of adventure if you’re chasing aurora in freezing conditions.
What you need to buy to get ready for the 2026 total solar eclipse
These are my top recommendations to get you ready for the total solar eclipse next year.
Everything you need to go stargazing this winter and into 2026
The best gear to help you capture the Orion Nebula, see a close-up of a ‘Christmas Star’ and get the best from the night sky in 2026.
I'm a northern lights-chasing expert and these are 10 things I think you need for your next expedition
You'll need more than a sense of adventure if you’re chasing aurora in freezing conditions.
Total solar eclipse 2028: Everything you need to know about totality in Australia and New Zealand
Guide A total solar eclipse will sweep across Australia and New Zealand on July 22, 2028, bringing over five minutes of midday darkness.
Partial solar eclipse September 2025: Everything you need to know about the 'equinox' solar eclipse
Reference Some remote regions will experience a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. The best places to see it will be in Antarctica and New Zealand.
Total lunar eclipse 2025: Everything you need to know about today's blood moon
Reference The second total lunar eclipse of 2025 will be visible from Europe, Asia and western Australia on Sept. 7-8, 2025.
Most solar eclipse maps have a major flaw. Here's how to ensure you're really in the path of totality
Solar eclipse maps show crisp lines for the path of totality, but in reality, the edges of the path are fuzzy, jagged and sometimes wrong by hundreds of meters or more
When is the next 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse visible from North America?
The total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7, 2025, won't be visible from North America, but it's only a 177-day wait until another 'blood moon.'
10 of the best stargazing locations in North America
Here's where to find very dark skies in the U.S. and Canada.
Eclipse experts' best travel tips for the total solar eclipse 2027
Find expert weather insights and travel advice in this essential guide to the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain, Egypt and North Africa.
11 unique tours and adventures for the ultimate total solar eclipse 2026 experience
The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will offer some fabulous travel options. Here are some adventures to consider.
Mysterious boost to Earth's spin will make today one of the shortest days on record
A strange shift in Earth's rotation is making our days milliseconds shorter — and scientists are racing to understand why.
No, the whole world won't go dark on Aug. 2 — but a once-in-a-century eclipse is coming
A viral claim says the world will go dark on Aug. 2. It won't — but a record-breaking solar eclipse is coming in 2027.
Eclipse chasers share insider tips, travel advice and skywatching secrets for the 2026 total solar eclipse
Our expert travel guide to the 2026 total solar eclipse in Greenland, Iceland and Spain is packed with insider tips, travel advice and skywatching secrets from seasoned eclipse chasers.
Earth will spin faster today to create 2nd-shortest day in history
Our planet has been rotating at its fastest since records began in 1973.
10 unique tours and experiences for the 2027 'eclipse of the century'
From "Star Wars" film sets to baboons in Saudi Arabia, here's how to experience the "eclipse of the century" in style on Aug. 2, 2027.
