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

Inside New Brunswick's ambitious plan for the world's densest dark-sky corridor
By Jamie Carter published
Astrotourism is coming to Canada, thanks to an ambitious plan for a chain of six dark-sky sites along 100 miles of the spectacular Bay of Fundy coastline.

New interstellar object 3I/ATLAS: Everything we know about the rare cosmic visitor
By Jamie Carter published
How do we know 3I/ATLAS, also called comet C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), is interstellar? Will it strike Earth? Can we visit it? Here are all of your questions answered.

Best camera phones for astrophotography 2025
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying guide We've rounded up the best camera phones including flagship models from Apple, Samsung and Google.

Behold! 1st images of artificial solar eclipse captured by ESA's Proba-3 mission
By Jamie Carter published
The first images of an artificial solar eclipse from ESA's Proba-3 mission have been unveiled.

We're halfway between the April 2024 and August 2026 total solar eclipses: Here's why we're excited
By Jamie Carter published
429 days down, 429 to go until the next total solar eclipse.

Amateur astronomers capture groundbreaking photos of sun's corona during partial solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter last updated
In groundbreaking photos, eclipse chasers captured the elusive solar corona during a partially eclipsed sunrise/moonrise in Quebec. It could change eclipse chasing forever.

Lunt SunOculars 8x32 solar binoculars review
By Jamie Carter published
The best possible balance between magnification, size and build quality. The Lunt SunOculars 8x32 are the go-to solar binoculars for eclipses and sunspot viewing.

Celestron EclipSmart 20x50mm Porro solar binoculars review
By Jamie Carter published
These solar binoculars offer lots of magnification for observing sunspots and solar eclipses, but their big size makes them a specialist purchase.

Rare 'double sunrise' captured in Canada by intrepid solar eclipse chasers (photos)
By Jamie Carter published
Cloud-dodging eclipse chasers in New Brunswick and Québec, Canada, captured the solar horns, reflections and all kinds of weird views as the sun rose partially eclipsed.
Is the 'Blaze Star' about to explode? If it does, here's where to look in April
By Jamie Carter last updated
T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is reappearing in the spring night sky, so be ready in case it goes nova.

Best neutral density filters in 2025
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best neutral density filters adjust the light transmitted into your camera, allowing for better nighttime photography.

What it was like to experience the sunrise solar eclipse in New Brunswick
By Jamie Carter published
The clouds were cruel on the Bay of Fundy coast, but a memorable experience was had.

Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible on March 29?
By Jamie Carter last updated
The partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will be seen from North America, Europe, Russia and parts of Africa.

How to photograph a solar eclipse with a smartphone — 7 tips from an expert
By Josh Dury last updated
Reference This guide will teach you the basics of how to photograph the solar eclipse with your smartphone, including techniques for making adjustments to your composition, exposure and focus.

How to photograph a solar eclipse
By Josh Dury last updated
Reference Astrophotographer Josh Dury gives his best tips for photographing a solar eclipse.

Best places in the US and Canada to see rare 'double sunrise' during partial solar eclipse tomorrow
By Jamie Carter last updated
During the partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, a weird "double sunrise" will grace the skies between Canada's St Lawrence River and the Bay of Fundy, via the easternmost point of the U.S.

Rare 'solar horns' will appear during partial solar eclipse on March 29 — Here are 6 of the best places in the US and Canada to see the unusual phenomenon
By Jamie Carter published
Here's where to be to catch rare views of the cusps of the sun appearing in the east at sunrise during the partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025.

Sunspots may be visible during the March 29 partial solar eclipse. Here's how to spot them.
By Jamie Carter published
The upcoming partial solar eclipse on March 29 is the perfect time to watch the moon hide and then reveal dark patches on the surface of the sun.

What will the partial solar eclipse of March 2025 look like from space?
By Jamie Carter published
On March 29, a partial solar eclipse will cause a dark shadow over eastern North America — and weather satellites will pick it up.

Dark skies and epic Winter Star Party — why the Florida Keys are more than just a Spring Break destination
By Jamie Carter published
For an unforgettable stargazing adventure, few places rival the Florida Keys.

Why I'm going to New Brunswick, Canada, to see next week's 'sunrise' solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
Home to the world's highest tides and biggest lobsters, New Brunswick will experience a partial solar eclipse at sunrise on March 29, 2025. For one eclipse-chaser, it's the ultimate moon-shot.

Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2025
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.

Partial solar eclipse March 2025: Everything you need to know
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference Get ready for a deep partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, which will occur at sunrise in North America and mid-morning across Europe.
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