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20 Best Dark Sky Campsites In The U.S. For Stargazing, From Hipcamp
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/15/20-best-dark-sky-campsites-in-the-us-for-stargazing/
Published: July 15, 2025 13:00
With astrotourism on the rise, the Hipcamp Awards this year includes a category for campsites with dark skies. Here are the best campsites for stargazing in the U.S.
Two Meteor Showers Begin This Week — How To See Summer’s ‘Shooting Stars’
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/15/two-meteor-showers-begin-this-week---how-to-see-summers-shooting-stars/
Published: July 15, 2025 10:00
Two meteor showers, the Perseids and the delta Aquariids, begin this week with peak viewing in late July and August.
Meet ‘Ammonite’ — A New World Just Found In The Solar System
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/15/meet-ammonite---a-new-world-just-found-in-the-solar-system/
Published: July 15, 2025 08:12
Astronomers using the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii have found an object orbiting the sun beyond Pluto called 2023 KQ14 — but nicknamed Ammonite.
How To See The Epic 6-Minute Total Solar Eclipse In 2027
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/15/how-to-see-the-epic-6-minute-total-solar-eclipse-in-2027/
Published: July 15, 2025 07:23
On Aug. 2, 2027, the longest remaining total solar eclipse will come to Spain, North Africa and the Middle East. Here’s where you can see it.
Closest-Ever Images Of The Sun Revealed After NASA’s Historic Flyby
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/14/closest-ever-images-of-the-sun-revealed-after-nasas-historic-flyby/
Published: July 14, 2025 17:41
NASA's Parker Solar Probe captured historic images from just 3.8 million miles of the sun, helped scientists understand solar flares and space weather.
See A ‘Ghost Moon’ As Perseid Meteors Begin: The Night Sky This Week
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/14/see-rare-sight-of-a-ghost-moon-gracing-the-seven-sisters-stars-the-night-sky-this-week/
Published: July 14, 2025 10:00
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).
When To See The Moon And Saturn Pair Up On Tuesday Night
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/14/dont-miss-the-moon-and-saturn-pair-up-on-tuesday---when-to-look/
Published: July 14, 2025 07:30
A waning gibbous moon and Saturn will shine together as they rise after dark on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
World’s Biggest Camera May Find 50 Interstellar Objects, Scientists Say
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/13/worlds-biggest-camera-may-find-50-interstellar-objects-scientists-say/
Published: July 13, 2025 06:30
The arrival of 3I/ATLAS, the third-ever interstellar object ever detected, is helping astronomers assess the capabilities of a groundbreaking new observatory.
See ‘Shooting Stars’ Tonight As Two Meteor Showers Begin — Where To Look
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/12/see-shooting-stars-tonight-as-two-meteor-showers-begin---where-to-look/
Published: July 12, 2025 10:00
Sunday sees the start of summer’s meteor season in the Northern Hemisphere, with the with start of two overlapping showers— the Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids.
Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Sky Show As Venus Woos Weirdly Wintry Stars
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/11/dont-miss-this-weekends-sky-show-as-venus-woos-weirdly-wintry-stars/
Published: July 11, 2025 10:00
Skywatchers will see the bright planet Venus appear about three degrees above the orangey star Aldebaran while the glittering Pleiades star cluster hovers just above.
Interstellar Object Could Be Oldest Comet Ever Seen, Scientists Say
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/11/interstellar-object-could-be-oldest-comet-ever-seen-scientists-say/
Published: July 11, 2025 09:20
The third-ever discovery of an interstellar object could help astronomers figure out if interstellar comets seed star and planet formation across the galaxy.
In Photos: Buck Moon Dazzles As First Full Moon Of Summer Rises
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/11/in-photos-buck-moon-dazzles-as-first-full-moon-of-summer-rises/
Published: July 11, 2025 08:01
The full buck moon rose on July 10, stunning skywatchers around the world with its orange hues and low arc through the southern sky as seen from the Northern Hemisphere.
Spectacular ‘Space Lightning’ Photographed By NASA Astronaut
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/10/spectacular-space-lightning-photographed-by-nasa-astronaut/
Published: July 10, 2025 12:00
The rare image was taken on July 3 by pilot Nichole Ayers on the International Space Station while traveling 250 miles above the Texas–Mexico border.
Seven Surprising Things About Tonight’s Full ‘Buck Moon’ — A Must-See Sight
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/10/seven-surprising-things-about-tonights-full-buck-moon---a-must-see-sight/
Published: July 10, 2025 09:00
Tonight’s full buck moon marks summer's first full moon in the Northern Hemisphere. It will rise opposite Mars, appear orange on the horizon and carve a very low path.
New U.K. Mission Could Prove Signs Of Alien Life On Venus
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/10/new-uk-mission-could-prove-signs-of-alien-life-on-venus/
Published: July 10, 2025 08:14
A U.K.-led mission aims to determine if microbial life exists in Venus’s clouds by detecting phosphine and ammonia.
In Photos: Astronomy Photographer Of The Year Shortlist Revealed
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/10/in-photos-astronomy-photographer-of-the-year-shortlist-revealed/
Published: July 10, 2025 06:58
London's Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the shortlist for the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025, featuring awe-inspiring celestial images.
To See The Next Total Solar Eclipse, Book Now — Here’s Why
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/09/to-see-the-next-total-solar-eclipse-book-now---heres-why/
Published: July 9, 2025 22:45
Here's why you need to book a trip to see the 2026 total solar eclipse — mainland Europe's first since 1999 — as soon as you can.
Don’t Miss Thursday’s Full ‘Buck Moon’ Rise — Here’s What Time To Look
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/09/dont-miss-thursdays-spectacular-full-buck-moon-rising/
Published: July 9, 2025 10:00
The full buck moon rises in the eastern sky on July 10. Best viewed at dusk, it will glow orange and trace a low path across the sky.
Total Solar Eclipses May Soon Last 48 Minutes, Scientists Say
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/08/total-solar-eclipses-will-soon-last-48-minutes-scientists-say/
Published: July 8, 2025 23:15
Artificial solar eclipses in space could help scientists study the sun’s corona, improving space weather predictions with the UK-led MESOM mission.
Aliens 200 Light-Years Away Could Detect Our Airports, Scientists Say
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/08/aliens-200-light-years-away-could-detect-our-airports-scientists-say/
Published: July 8, 2025 23:07
Airport and military radar signals could reveal Earth to alien civilizations up to 200 light-years away, says a study by the University of Manchester.
Where Is Jupiter? Don’t Miss The Giant Planet’s Comeback On Wednesday
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/08/where-is-jupiter-dont-miss-the-giant-planets-comeback-on-wednesday/
Published: July 8, 2025 10:00
The solar system’s largest planet return to the sky on Wednesday, July 9, beginning Jupiter’s slow rise to prominence.
Your Ultimate Guide To Meteor Showers And The Perseids — By An Expert
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/08/your-ultimate-guide-to-meteor-showers-and-the-perseids---by-an-expert/
Published: July 8, 2025 07:00
Want to see shooting stars this summer? Discover when, where and how to catch July's meteor showers — plus expert tips on the moonstruck Perseid meteor shower.
See Venus At Its Best As The ‘Morning Star’ Peaks This Week
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/07/see-venus-at-its-best-as-the-morning-star-peaks-this-week/
Published: July 7, 2025 10:00
On July 8, Venus shines as the "Morning Star," reaching its peak in the east-northeast sky. Look 30 mins before sunrisefor the best view.
See A Full ‘Buck Moon’ And Venus Rise As Jupiter Returns: The Night Sky This Week
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/07/07/see-a-full-buck-moon-and-venus-rise-as-jupiter-returns-the-night-sky-this-week/
Published: July 7, 2025 08:00
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).