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It’s Exactly 2 Years Until A Total Solar Eclipse Visits Sydney Harbor
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/22/its-exactly-2-years-until-a-total-solar-eclipse-hits-sydney-harbor/
Published: July 22, 2026 06:00
On July 22, 2028, a spectacular total solar eclipse will unfold above one of the world’s most famous skylines, plunging Sydney, Australia, into darkness during the day.
Why No Brit Or European Can Ignore August’s Total Solar Eclipse
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/21/why-no-brit-or-european-can-ignore-augusts-total-solar-eclipse/
Published: July 21, 2026 06:00
Europe’s total solar eclipse on Aug. 12 will see totality in Spain and Iceland and a deep partial eclipse in the rest of the continent, as Perseid meteors peak.
Northern Lights Could Be Visible From 10 States Overnight Tuesday
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/20/northern-lights-could-be-visible-from-10-states-overnight-tuesday/
Published: July 21, 2026 01:00
NOAA forecasts a G1 geomagnetic storm overnight on July 21-22, with aurora most likely on the northern horizon in U.S. states close to the Canada border.
Strange ‘Space Clouds’ Seen Glowing Across Northern Hemisphere
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/20/strange-space-clouds-seen-glowing-across-northern-hemisphere/
Published: July 20, 2026 08:15
Bright noctilucent clouds are glowing across northern skies. Here’s what creates these rare space clouds and how to see them from the northern U.S.
See The Moon Meet Two Of Summer’s Brightest Stars: Night Sky This Week
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/20/see-the-moon-meet-two-of-summers-brightest-stars-night-sky-this-week/
Published: July 20, 2026 06:00
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).
7 Stargazing Accessories You Need This Summer — And When To Use Them
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/19/7-stargazing-accessories-you-need-this-summer---and-when-to-use-them/
Published: July 19, 2026 07:44
From stargazing tents and meteor-watching camp chairs to solar eclipse glasses to smart telescopes, here’s the gear worth packing for trips to dark skies this summer.
Would You Pay $225,000 To See A Rare Totally Eclipsed Sunset?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/19/would-you-pay-225000-to-see-a-rare-totally-eclipsed-sunset/
Published: July 19, 2026 07:30
On Aug. 12, the Earth, moon and sun will precisely align to create a total solar eclipse just before sunset across Spain. here are some luxury options to book.
Comet Tonight: How To See Comet 10P/Tempel 2 Now From Where You Are
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/18/comet-tonight-how-to-see-comet-10ptempel-2-now-from-where-you-are/
Published: July 18, 2026 13:36
Comet 10P/Tempel 2 is now visible in the south as soon as it gets dark from anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, but only through binoculars and telescopes.
1,000 Days Until ‘God Of Chaos’ Asteroid Stuns Skywatchers
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/18/1000-days-until-god-of-chaos-asteroid-stuns-skywatchers/
Published: July 18, 2026 05:00
In 1,000 days, on April 13, 2029, the near-Earth asteroid Apophis will make one of the closest flybys of a large asteroid ever predicted with certainty.
Don’t Miss Tonight’s Classic Summer Sight — Venus And A Crescent Moon
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/17/dont-miss-tonights-classic-summer-sight---venus-and-a-crescent-moon/
Published: July 17, 2026 12:28
On Friday, July 17, 2026, a 17%-lit waxing crescent moon will shine just to the left of Venus in the west after dark.
The Perseid Meteor Shower Begins Today: When To Watch
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/17/the-perseid-meteor-shower-begins-today-when-to-watch/
Published: July 17, 2026 11:04
The Perseid meteor shower begins today, with a moonless August peak expected to produce up to 100 meteors an hour under ideal dark-sky conditions.
Tuesday’s New Moon Sets Up A Total Solar Eclipse In 29 Days
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/14/mondays-new-moon-sets-up-a-total-solar-eclipse-in-29-days/
Published: July 14, 2026 04:00
A new moon on July 14 starts the countdown to the August 12 total solar eclipse, while the first waxing crescent and the opening of the Perseid meteor shower follow.
Perseid Meteor Shower Returns This Week Under An ‘Earthshine’ Moon
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/07/13/perseid-meteor-shower-returns-this-week-under-an-earthshine-moon/
Published: July 13, 2026 04:00
North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere. This week, the Perseids begin.