Latest articles by Jamie Carter
See the moon meet Mars, follow the Arc to Arcturus and keep your eyes peeled for meteors and more this week
Discover your night sky this week, July 29 — Aug. 4, 2024, using just your naked eyes, no equipment necessary.
See the moon and Saturn meet up in the night sky tonight
Look east before midnight on July 23 and 24 to see a waning gibbous moon close to the ringed planet.
See the moon meet Saturn, watch for shooting stars and find the Northern Crown this week
Check out these stargazing targets that you can see with the naked eye this week (July 22 to July 28), from planetary meet-ups to meteor showers and more!
Look up! See the Perseid meteor shower, Full Thunder Moon and more this week
Discover your night sky this week, July 15-21, 2024, using just your naked eyes.
How, when and where to see 2024's second 'Manhattanhenge' this week
New Yorkers can view 2024's third and fourth "Manhattanhenge" moments at sunset on two nights this weekend.
10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip
Check out these 10 top tips for planning your eclipse experience to make sure you get the most out of the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.
16 best places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse
Here are 16 of the best places to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. The eclipse will be visible from remote Russian Siberia to eastern Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain.
Space photo of the week: 'Earthrise,' the Christmas Eve image that changed the world
Snapped from lunar orbit in 1968 by NASA astronaut Bill Anders, who died this week at age 90, 'Earthrise' is perhaps the most iconic image of our planet ever taken.
The 1st 'major lunar standstill' in more than 18 years is about to occur. Here's how to see it
A major lunar standstill is about to occur. The phenomenon happens every 18.6 years when the moon rises and sets at its most extreme points on the horizon, while also climbing to its highest and lowest point in the sky.
Three bright stars mark the beginning of summer. Here's how to spot the 'Summer Triangle' this week.
The appearance this week of the three bright Summer Triangle stars — Vega, Deneb and Altair — marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's how to spot them.
10 top tips for planning your 2027 solar eclipse trip
From understanding the weather to seeing the Milky Way, here's how to plan a trip to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027.
A 'new star' could appear in the sky any night now. Here's how to see the Blaze Star ignite
T Coronae Borealis will erupt with a magnificent explosion sometime between now and September, becoming visible to the unaided eye. Here's how to find it when it does.
16 best places to see the 2027 total solar eclipse
Here are the best scenic spots and ideal locations across Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027.
Where will the 2027 total solar eclipse on Aug. 2 be visible?
A total solar eclipse on Aug 2, 2027, will be visible across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Find out more about where to see the 'eclipse of the century' in our guide.
ZWO SeeStar S50 smart telescope review
Review A fun, affordable, portable and intuitively designed smart telescope for imaging galaxies, the sun and the moon.
Total solar eclipse 2027: A complete guide to the 'eclipse of the century'
Reference Discover the 'eclipse of the century' with this comprehensive total solar eclipse 2027 guide. Find out where to see it, the timings of totality and possible weather conditions for key locations.
Total solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know
Reference The 2024 total solar eclipse was visible across Mexico, the U.S and Canada. Our guide tells you when the eclipse occurred and where it was visible.
Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 review
Review The Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 binoculars offer a massive aperture, interchangeable eyecups and incredible deep-sky views.
What it was like to chase totality in South Texas
Chasing eclipses in South Texas meant dealing with lots of hurdles, yes, but also lots of gratitude.
Eclipse 2026: The next total solar eclipse will be Europe's 1st in 27 years
Reference When is the next total solar eclipse? On Aug. 12, 2026, totality will come to Greenland, Iceland and Spain.
How to photograph a total solar eclipse with a smartphone 2024 — 8 tips from an expert
Reference Take incredible photos of a total solar eclipse using only your smartphone. Our expert shares how to get the best results.
10 phenomena to see and photograph during a total solar eclipse
From 'shadow snakes' and 'double diamonds' to Baily's beads and the corona, here's what you need to prepare for.
7 things to buy to safely watch and photograph a solar eclipse
The last total solar eclipse was a natural phenomenon, and you can prepare to safely observe the next one.
