Jamie Carter

The last dark skies of spring are the perfect time to get to know a new smart telescope and go deep-sky stargazing.

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.

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.

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.

With May's new moon fading and summer twilight looming, now is the time to plan a dark-sky escape — where location, timing and weather all collide.

As dazzling Venus dominates the evening sky, May is the perfect moment to start a months-long love affair with the brightest planet.

From volcanic landscapes and a sunset eclipse to six-minute totality, here are the pros and cons of the next two total solar eclipses.

Forget apps — May's bright stars and classic spring constellations make this the perfect time to learn the sky the old-fashioned way, one star-hop at a time.

From chasing the Milky Way to using your eyes as nature intended, here are some often-overlooked truths that make all the difference under the night sky.

Find out what deep-space objects are, what optics you’ll need to see them and how to plan your observing.

Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, constellations and how the night sky changes.

A little patience, luck and a well-placed camera can still deliver a dazzling fireball — even from a city.

A rare stargazing spectacle will unfold on Friday, April 13, 2029, as the asteroid Apophis passes closer than satellites over Europe and Africa in a true once-in-a-lifetime event.

A rare long-period comet is here — here's how to find comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) before sunrise this April, with key dates, viewing tips and the best mornings to look.

Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital mechanics behind where eclipses happen — and don't.

Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

With bright meteors sighted over Ohio, Texas, and Europe, you might wonder what's going on. Is meteor activity really increasing, or is there just a surge in reporting?

Here are five ways to capture the night sky.

Tips for capturing the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3, 2026, from knowing what to expect and finding clear skies to using mirrorless cameras and smartphones

Get a closer look at the "blood moon" this March 3.

After this 'blood moon,' our natural satellite will not fully disappear into Earth's shadow again for nearly three years — until a rare trifecta of total lunar eclipses in 2028–29 ends the drought.