Latest articles by Jamie Carter
Best monocular 2024: Spy top models on the market
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best monocular devices on the market, offering a more portable alternative to binoculars for nature-watching or observing the stars.
Best camera phone 2024: Smartphones with stargazing capabilities
Buying guide We've rounded up the best camera phones based on their photography capabilities, including models from Apple, Samsung and Google.
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.
Best binoculars for kids 2024: Small and lightweight binos for younger users
Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids offer great views in a package suitable for smaller hands and faces.
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!
Best star trackers for astrophotography 2024
Buying Guide With the best star trackers, you can track the Earth's rotation, allowing you to shoot beautiful, sharp images of the night sky.
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.
Best star projectors 2024: From night lights to home planetariums
Buying Guide The best star projectors let you enjoy the night sky from the comfort of your couch. Our list contains home planetariums, ambient lights and educational tools.
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.
Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2024
Buying Guide The best light pollution filters for astrophotography can reduce skyglow, provide vibrant contrast in your images and eliminate unattractive color casts.
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.
Best neutral density filters in 2024
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best neutral density filters, allowing for long exposure photography and adjustable light transmission.
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.
