David Dickinson
Inside a Week to Totality: Weather Prospects, Solar Activity and More
Looking at prospects for eclipse day and totality.
NASA Experiments Planned for the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse
Totality and the April 8th total solar eclipse offers a rare chance to study the Sun.
Into Totality: Our Complete Guide to the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse Across North America
What to watch for on April 8th as totality sweeps across the continent.
A Nova in the Making: Will T Coronae Borealis Pop in 2024?
If predictions are correct, a key outburst star could put on a show in early 2024.
European Satellite ERS-2 to Reenter Earth’s Atmosphere This Week
One of the largest reentries in recent years, ESA’s ERS-2 satellite is coming down this week.
The Comet vs. the Eclipse: 12P/Pons-Brooks Heads Towards Perihelion in April
Comet 12P Pons-Brooks takes center stage this Spring.
How Rare Are Total Solar Eclipses… Really?
As April’s ‘Great North American Eclipse’ nears, here’s a look at eclipses in time and space.
Top Astronomy Events for 2024
2024 features the final total solar eclipse for the CONUS until 2044, and much more.
Betelgeuse Versus the Asteroid… What Happened?
A rare occultation of the bright star Betelgeuse by asteroid 319 Leona turned up mixed results.
Why 2023 is a Fine Year for the Geminid Meteors
One of the best meteor showers of the year puts on a fine display in 2023.