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
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.
Total solar eclipse April 2024: 10 of the biggest cities within the path of totality
By Jamie Carter published
Over 31 million people in North America will experience a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Here we have listed 10 of the biggest cities in the path of totality.
The best places in Canada to see the 2024 total solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
On April 8, 2024, all of Canada will see at least a partial solar eclipse, but parts of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada will experience totality.
Solar maximum: Why April's total Solar Eclipse will bring unique views of the sun's corona
By Jamie Carter published
With the solar cycle set to peak earlier than predicted, the sun's corona should look its spectacular spiky best for April 8's total solar eclipse.
10 scenic spots to watch the April 2024 total solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
If you want to watch April's total solar eclipse from a beautiful location and need some inspiration, we have rounded up 10 of the best scenic spots across North America.
The best places in Mexico to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024
By Jamie Carter published
A total solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 8, 2024. Here, we take a look at some of the best places to watch the total eclipse in Mexico.
April 2024 total solar eclipse viewing events: Parties, festivals and more
By Jamie Carter published
Celebrate April's total solar eclipse with these 10 awesome viewing events, parties and festivals.
How El Niño may affect the chances of clear skies for the 2024 total solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. We take a look at where the weather is looking most promising and how El Niño may impact the chances of clear skies.
What the 'ring of fire' eclipse looked like from the home of ancient solar astronomy
By Jamie Carter published
Eclipse-chasers and archaeo-astronomers flocked to Chaco Canyon in New Mexico to see annularity from the home of the famous 'Rock of the Sun' petroglyph.
How fast will October's annular solar eclipse travel?
By Jamie Carter last updated
A 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse will speed across the Americas on Oct. 14, 2023. We explore what affects the speed of a solar eclipse.
Annular solar eclipse 2023: Everything you need to know about North America's 'ring of fire' eclipse
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference The annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, will be visible from eight states in the U.S. Southwest. Find out how and where to see the 'ring of fire' eclipse in our ultimate guide.
Celestron EclipSmart 2x Power Viewers Solar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse Glasses Observing Kit review
By Jamie Carter published
Review These two great value packages include essential eye protection and exhaustive guides to the two upcoming solar eclipses in North America.
NASA's plan to point a massive telescope at America's two upcoming solar eclipses
By Jamie Carter published
Citizen science group 'Solar Patrol' will use a retired NASA telescope to study the sun during America's two upcoming solar eclipses.
8 tips to safely watch the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14
By Jamie Carter published
From eye safety to backcountry travel, here's how to stay out of harm's way when eclipse-chasing and observing the 'ring of fire' or partial solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.
How to photograph the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14
By Jamie Carter published
Here's everything you need to know about how to photograph the upcoming annular solar eclipse on Oct 14.
Which US states will October's annular solar eclipse be visible from?
By Jamie Carter last updated
On October 14, 2023, the Americas will experience a partial solar eclipse, but from only eight U.S. states will it be possible to see the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse.
Annular solar eclipse October 2023: Plan your trip to see the amazing 'ring of fire' eclipse with these top tips
By Jamie Carter last updated
Here's how to get organized for the annular solar eclipse visible across North American in October 2023.
Don't panic if you see balloons hovering during America's two upcoming solar eclipses
By Jamie Carter last updated
During the two upcoming solar eclipses, the National Eclipse Ballooning Project (NEBP) will be livestreaming and doing science above 99.5% of the atmosphere.
Where to stand in Texas to see 2 solar eclipses in under 6 months
By Jamie Carter published
A small area of Texas will witness October's annular solar eclipse and April's total solar eclipse. Here's where you should stand to see them in all their glory.
7 places in the US Southwest to see rare 'edge effects' during annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14
By Jamie Carter published
Where and when to see rare edge effects like Baily's beads during the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.
Vaonis Vespera Observation Station smart telescope review
By Jamie Carter last updated
Review The smallest robotic telescope yet impresses for casual deep-sky views, the Vaonis Vespera is a smart telescope for beginner astronomers.
Celestron EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 telescope review
By Jamie Carter published
Review The Celestron EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope 50 telescope is an affordable way to view solar eclipses and the sun’s surface.
Celestron EclipSmart 12x50mm porro solar binoculars review
By Jamie Carter published
Review If you're ready for a close encounter with the sun's surface these solar binoculars are hard to beat.
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