David Dickinson
An October Annular Solar Eclipse Rounds Out 2024
A remote annular solar eclipse bookends the final eclipse season for 2024.
Will Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Shine Brighter Than Expected?
Now is the time to catch Comet A3-Tsuchinshan-ATLAS at dawn.
Earth’s Shadow Nicks the Moon During This Week’s Partial Lunar Eclipse
The Moon just brushes the umbral shadow of the Earth during Tuesday night's partial lunar eclipse.
Book Review: Is Earth Exceptional?
A new book looks at the latest scientific insights versus a key question in astronomy and space science.
Amateur Astronomer Finds Additional Asteroids With Remote Telescopes
Three amazing recent asteroid finds show what’s possible in terms of astronomy online.
Catch a Fall Feast of Lunar Occultations in September
September offers a number of fascinating lunar occultation events worldwide.
ESA Cluster Satellite to Reenter in Early September
The first of a set of groundbreaking Cluster satellites is set for a controlled reentry next week.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Set to Perform This Fall
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS may be one to watch for at dawn late next month.
See JUICE Next Week During Its Earth-Moon Flyby
Well-placed observers have a rare opportunity to see an interplanetary spacecraft early next week.
The Next Solar Cycle Has Started… But the Current One Hasn’t Finished Yet
We may be already seeing the makings of next solar cycle, peeking out through the current one.