Latest articles by Jamie Carter
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 2025 — 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.
How to photograph a solar eclipse
Reference Learn how to grab this rare opportunity to capture a solar eclipse on camera with our comprehensive guide.
These eclipse-themed places will experience totality on April 8, 2024
Here we've rounded up some of the best eclipse-themed places that lie on the path of totality for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
How to organize an eclipse event for kids: 9 things to do before, during and after the total solar eclipse 2024
From a space-themed buffet to learning about the solar system, here's how to organize an eclipse event for kids.
How the supersonic Concorde jet broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in history
In 1973 Concorde broke the record for the longest total solar eclipse in history by extending totality to 74 minutes.
April 8 solar eclipse: 6 zoos on the path of totality — and why animals react strangely to 'nighttime during the day'
Total solar eclipses make animals behave in strange ways. To see for yourself, stop by one of these zoos located on the path of totality on April 8, 2024.
April 8 total solar eclipse: Why this eclipse repeats itself every 54 years
The total solar eclipse on April 8 is part of a repeating pattern of eclipses that last visited North America in 1970. Here’s why the same eclipse repeats every 54 years.
Will the total solar eclipse on April 8 be the most watched ever?
With over 43 million people living in the path of totality, we look at how this eclipse measures up compared to previous years and the upcoming 'eclipse of the century'.
How long will April's total solar eclipse last?
The duration of April's total solar eclipse will depend on where you are watching it from along the path of totality. Here we explain why.
How fast will April's total solar eclipse travel?
During the total eclipse on April 8, the moon's shadow will slow down and then speed up, but how fast will it travel?
Eclipse seasons: Why the lunar eclipse on March 25 occurs 2 weeks before the total solar eclipse on April 8
How and why the full 'Worm Moon' aligns for March 25's lunar eclipse and April 8's total solar eclipse.
How to stay safe during the April 8 solar eclipse
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.
Massive explosions may be visible on the sun during the April 8 total solar eclipse
Here's what to look out for.
'99% totality' does not exist! Why you need to get to the path for April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse
Here's why you need to be inside the path of totality on April 8 and why you should not settle for '99% totality'.
NASA enlists citizen scientists to help solve solar mysteries during the total solar eclipse 2024
The Eclipse Megamovie Project 2024 will enlist citizen scientists to photograph the total solar eclipse and solve the mystery of solar jets and plumes.
Where will the most crowded places be for the total solar eclipse 2024?
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.
Where is the best place to see the April 2024 total solar eclipse?
Here's everything you need to know about selecting the best viewing spot for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
