Latest articles by Jamie Carter
A rare long-period comet is here — here's how to find comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) before sunrise this April, with key dates, viewing tips and the best mornings to look.
Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital mechanics behind where eclipses happen — and don't.
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
With bright meteors sighted over Ohio, Texas, and Europe, you might wonder what's going on. Is meteor activity really increasing, or is there just a surge in reporting?
Here are five ways to capture the night sky.
Tips for capturing the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3, 2026, from knowing what to expect and finding clear skies to using mirrorless cameras and smartphones
Get a closer look at the "blood moon" this March 3.
After this 'blood moon,' our natural satellite will not fully disappear into Earth's shadow again for nearly three years — until a rare trifecta of total lunar eclipses in 2028–29 ends the drought.
Get a great view of the "blood moon" with these optics and level up your stargazing for the future.
We explore why the lunar surface turns a beautiful reddish color to become a "blood moon" during the totality phase of a total lunar eclipse.
Here’s how to use optics to get the most from February's planetary parade.
From dark-sky parks to remote deserts, these locations offer prime views of the March 3, 2026, blood moon.
A total lunar eclipse on March 3-4, 2026, will be visible in North America and will be the last total lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028-2029.
This premium stargazing kit will help you take your stargazing experience to the next level.
Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter will appear together shortly after sunset on Feb. 28 — but is this the "planet parade" we've been waiting for?
One of the brightest stars in the night sky will vanish as seen from North America and Europe in a rare event.
Here's why a pair of binoculars is your best option for stargazing as a beginner.
Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids provide closer views and are designed to be convenient for smaller hands and faces.
Reference The total solar eclipse on Nov. 25, 2030, will mainly cross the Indian Ocean, but views will be possible from Australia, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho.
Reference The next annular solar eclipse will occur on Feb. 17, 2026.
Buying Guide The best monocular devices on the market offer a lightweight alternative to binoculars. Try using one this month to view the full moon.
Earth is about to see three total solar eclipses in just under two years, with each successive path of totality moving west to east across the globe. Here's everything you need to know to plan an exquisite triple-header.
In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye.
