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
Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
What should I look for in a monocular for stargazing?
By Jamie Carter published
Reference From magnification to letting in enough light at night, here's how to choose the perfect monocular for stargazing and astronomy.
15 must-see naked-eye skywatching events this year
By Jamie Carter last updated
The 2025 skywatching guide includes a rare sunrise solar eclipse, an occultation of Mars and three supermoons. Here are the dates you need to know.
Get ready for the 'New Year Comet': What to expect from Comet ATLAS (C/2024) G3
By Jamie Carter published
Comet ATLAS (C/2024) G3 could be set to wow sky-watchers at the beginning of 2025.
Year of Venus: How to see the 'evening star' at its best in 2025
By Jamie Carter published
Venus is moving toward a dramatic finale in early 2025, when it will dazzle as the "evening star" after sunset. Here's when to catch it at its brilliant best.
Don't miss these 15 spectacular moon events in 2025
By Jamie Carter published
Here are the best lunar events to see in 2025, including the Major Lunar Standstill, eclipses, occultations and conjunctions involving the moon.
10 times the sky amazed us in 2024
By Jamie Carter published
A magnificent totality across North America, raging northern lights and a naked-eye comet were just three skywatching highlights in 2024. Here's how they all unfolded.
Mars opposition 2025: How to see the Red Planet at its biggest and brightest
By Jamie Carter published
Mars is on the cusp of becoming bigger and brighter than at any point since 2022 as it comes into alignment with Earth and the sun.
Best star trackers for astrophotography 2025
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best star trackers, an indispensable tool that tracks the Earth's rotation so you can shoot beautiful photos of the night sky.
Best binoculars for kids 2025: Small and lightweight binos for younger users
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids provide closer views and are designed to be convenient for smaller hands and faces.
Best monocular 2025: Spot the top models on the market
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best monocular devices on the market offer a lightweight alternative to binoculars. Try using one this month to view a rare comet, or get a better view of Mars.
Best star projectors 2025: From night lights to home planetariums, now cheaper for Black Friday
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced on October Amazon Prime Day so check for deals over the next few days.
The Native American night sky: 7 starry sights to see
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference Our Native American night sky guide tells you more about indigenous constellations and where you can find them.
Best camera phone 2025: Smartphones that can capture the stars
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying guide We've rounded up the best camera phones including flagship models from Apple, Samsung and Google.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is still visible in the night sky, but not for long
By Jamie Carter published
Have you seen comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS yet? If you haven't yet seen the bright, icy space rock that's traveled from the edge of the solar system, it's not too late. But you need to see it soon.
What it was like to experience the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Easter Island
By Jamie Carter published
A few hundred eclipse chasers flocked to Chile's Rapa Nui to see annularity from the home of the mysterious moai.
Top total solar eclipses to look out for over the next decade
By Jamie Carter last updated
We explore seven of the best solar eclipses to look out for over the next 10 years.
How long will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 last?
By Jamie Carter last updated
The "ring of fire" duration depends on where you are watching it from.
Annular solar eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know about the next solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference The next solar eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2024. The 'ring of fire' will be visible across the Pacific Ocean and South America.
What time is the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2?
By Jamie Carter published
Here's what time the "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024 will occur as well as the annular eclipse times and durations for locations in the path of annularity.
How fast will the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2 travel?
By Jamie Carter last updated
On Oct. 2 an annular solar eclipse will sweep across the Southern Hemisphere but just how will it travel?
What's the difference between an annular solar eclipse and a total solar eclipse?
By Jamie Carter last updated
Reference In this explainer, we explore the differences between a total solar eclipse and an annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse.
Stargazing with Binoculars: Beginner Tips
By Jamie Carter last updated
Revolutionize your perspective of the universe with binoculars to take you on a cosmic voyage through space.
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