Jamie Carter is a Senior Contributor at Forbes and a renowned journalist specializing in science, astronomy, and astro-tourism. His work often explores themes related to space exploration, the International Space Station, and climate change, reflecting his passion for the night sky and travel. Jamie's insights have been featured in numerous outlets, including TechRadar, Travel + Leisure, and Sky & Telescope.
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By: Jamie Carter
The complete guide to photographing the August 12 total solar eclipse
North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.
NASA is urging global viewers to tune into the August 12 total solar eclipse, promoting its profound emotional impact. The moon's shadow will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic, Spain, and Portugal, offering up to 2 minutes 18 seconds of totality. NASA will live stream the event across multiple platforms starting 1:15 p.m. EDT, featuring views and expert commentary. The European Space Agency will also broadcast from Spain. While North America misses totality, a partial eclipse will be visible across vast regions, including parts of the US and Canada. Later, the Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 13, offering a spectacular sky show. Special events, like one in San Francisco, will combine live coverage with scientific discussions and unique performances.
Six solar eclipses, including two total eclipses, will be seen from Spain in just six years, before 2030 is out.
A great scope for detailed views of the moon and bright star clusters in a compact, travel-friendly package.
The solar corona is the ultimate sight during a total solar eclipse, but there'll be a chance to see much more on Aug. 12, 2026.
By: Harry Bennett, Jamie Carter
The Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76mm H-alpha is a portable beginner's solar telescope that is easy to use and offers dramatic views of the turbulent surface of the sun.
By: Jamie Carter
When the moon completely covers the sun during a rare total solar eclipse over western Iceland on Aug. 12, most people will be focused on the spectacular solar corona glowing around the moon's silhouette.
A guide to observing the 12 August 2026 from the UK and Ireland, including best places to see it and key timings for maximum eclipse.
By: Jamie Carter
With Spain's first total solar eclipse since 1905 occurring on Aug. 12, the mayor of a tiny village has defended the decision to close vehicle
