Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter and experienced stargazer who covers the night sky, astro-tourism, the northern lights and space exploration. He received the 2023 Popular Media Award from the American Astronomical Society's Solar Physics Division and is the author of A
This Is Where ‘Shooting Stars’ Really Come From — Scientists
New research reveals that 70% of meteorites that strike Earth originate from three young asteroid families in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Exactly When To See 2024’s Final ‘Supermoon’ Rise This Week
When is the next full moon? Everything you need to know about the full “Beaver Moon” including exactly when, where and how to see it at its best from where you are.
‘Bizarre’ Moon Around Uranus Could Suddenly Host Life — What To Know
A reassessment of data from NASA's Voyager 2 has revealed that Uranus' moon Miranda may contain a subsurface ocean, challenging assumptions about its potential for life.
See 2024’s Final ‘Supermoon’ And ‘Fireballs’: The Night Sky This Week
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern latitudes).
Are The Northern Lights Dangerous? Experts Reveal The Dark Side Of Auroras
Are the Northern Lights dangerous? Solar storms in May and October saw intense displays of aurora borealis across the U.S. But scientists are waiting for "the big one."