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

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
Learn how to get the most out of your binoculars and improve your stargazing experience with our easy-to-follow guide.

Why I'm going to Easter Island for the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
The world's most remote island, where moai stand and stare at the stars, will experience an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. For one eclipse-chaser, it's unmissable.

Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2024
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Our picks of the best light pollution filters for astrophotography will reduce skyglow and unattractive color casts, making your images as vibrant as possible.

A particularly active 'aurora season' could be just weeks away
By Jamie Carter published
September could be a prime time to see vibrant auroras, thanks to a quirk of Earth's tilt that leads to more intense geomagnetic activity around the equinox.

16 best places to see the annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse 2024
By Jamie Carter last updated
Explore the top 16 places to witness the breathtaking annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. Plan an unforgettable eclipse experience with these expert recommendations.

Where can I see the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024?
By Jamie Carter last updated
The path of annularity on Oct. 2, 2024, passes through the Pacific Ocean and South America. View detailed maps of where the eclipse will be visible here.

Where can I see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026?
By Jamie Carter published
The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will pass over parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Spain.

Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB compact binoculars review
By Jamie Carter published
Review Pocket-sized and portable, the Nikon Trailblazer 8x25 ATB waterproof binoculars are perfect for hiking and traveling.

Best neutral density filters in 2024
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best neutral density filters adjust the light transmitted into your camera, allowing for better nighttime photography.

See brilliant Venus, exquisite Earthshine and the Perseid meteor shower peak this week
By Jamie Carter published
Here's how to see a dazzlingly bright Venus, an eerie view of Earthshine and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, this week.

See the moon meet Mars, follow the Arc to Arcturus and keep your eyes peeled for meteors and more this week
By Jamie Carter published
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
By Jamie Carter published
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
By Jamie Carter last updated
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
By Jamie Carter published
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
By Jamie Carter published
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
By Jamie Carter published
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
By Jamie Carter published
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
By Jamie Carter published
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
By Jamie Carter published
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.
By Jamie Carter published
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.
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