Latest articles by Jamie Carter
How to organize an eclipse event for kids: 9 things to do before, during and after the total solar eclipse 2024
From a space-themed buffet to learning about the solar system, here's how to organize an eclipse event for kids.
How the supersonic Concorde jet broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in history
In 1973 Concorde broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in history by extending totality to 74 minutes.
April 8 solar eclipse: 6 zoos on the path of totality — and why animals react strangely to 'nighttime during the day'
Total solar eclipses make animals behave in strange ways. To see for yourself, stop by one of these zoos located on the path of totality on April 8, 2024.
April 8 total solar eclipse: Why this eclipse repeats itself every 54 years
The total solar eclipse on April 8 is part of a repeating pattern of eclipses that last visited North America in 1970. Here’s why the same eclipse repeats every 54 years.
Will the total solar eclipse on April 8 be the most watched ever?
With over 43 million people living in the path of totality, we look at how this eclipse measures up compared to previous years and the upcoming 'eclipse of the century'.
How long will April's total solar eclipse last?
The duration of April's total solar eclipse will depend on where you are watching it from along the path of totality. Here we explain why.
How fast will April's total solar eclipse travel?
During the total eclipse on April 8, the moon's shadow will slow down and then speed up, but how fast will it travel?
Eclipse seasons: Why the lunar eclipse on March 25 occurs 2 weeks before the total solar eclipse on April 8
How and why the full 'Worm Moon' aligns for March 25's lunar eclipse and April 8's total solar eclipse.
How to stay safe during the April 8 solar eclipse
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. Here's how to stay safe and protect your eyes during the event.
Massive explosions may be visible on the sun during the April 8 total solar eclipse
Here's what to look out for.
'99% totality' does not exist! Why you need to get to the path for April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse
Here's why you need to be inside the path of totality on April 8 and why you should not settle for '99% totality'.
NASA enlists citizen scientists to help solve solar mysteries during the total solar eclipse 2024
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?
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.
Where is the best place to see the April 2024 total solar eclipse?
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
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
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.
The best places in the US to experience totality during the April 2024 solar eclipse
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)
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.
Where will the April 2024 total solar eclipse be visible from?
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.
Solar eclipse jam: How to avoid getting stuck in traffic on April 8, 2024
Here's how to avoid getting stuck in traffic when heading to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
8 top tips for planning your 2024 total eclipse trip
Here are some top tips to get the most out of your total solar eclipse viewing experience on April 8, 2024.
How will the 2024 total solar eclipse differ from the 2017 total solar eclipse?
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
Check out these six awesome road trips where you can experience the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
