Jamie is an experienced science and travel journalist, stargazer and eclipse chaser who writes about exploring the night sky, solar and lunar eclipses, the Northern Lights, moon-gazing, astro-travel, astronomy and space exploration. He is the editor of WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com, author of A Stargazing Program For Beginners, co-author of The Eclipse Effect, and a senior contributor at Forbes.
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How and why the full 'Worm Moon' aligns for March 25's lunar eclipse and April 8's total solar eclipse.

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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.

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Here's what to look out for.

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Here's why you need to be inside the path of totality on April 8 and why you should not settle for '99% totality'.

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The Eclipse Megamovie Project 2024 will enlist citizen scientists to photograph the total solar eclipse and solve the mystery of solar jets and plumes.

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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.

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Here's everything you need to know about selecting the best viewing spot for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

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A total solar eclipse is coming on April 8, 2024, but how much do you really know about it?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Here's how to avoid getting stuck in traffic when heading to see the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

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Here are some top tips to get the most out of your total solar eclipse viewing experience on April 8, 2024.

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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.

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Check out these six awesome road trips where you can experience the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

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If you understand the importance of the path of totality, then you may be heading for the centerline, but there are lots of reasons not to.

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The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is a rare chance for North Americans to experience a total solar eclipse. Don't get it wrong.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Celebrate April's total solar eclipse with these 10 awesome viewing events, parties and festivals.

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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.
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