David Dickinson

David Dickinson is an Earth science teacher, freelance science writer, retired USAF veteran & backyard astronomer. He currently writes and ponders the universe as he travels the world with his wife.

There Was a Doomed Comet Near the Sun During the Eclipse

A surprise cometary appearance made the April 8th total solar eclipse all the more memorable.

6 days ago

Amazing Amateur Images of April 8th’s Total Solar Eclipse

The last total solar eclipse across the Mexico, the U.S. and Canada for a generation wows observers.

2 weeks ago

Inside a Week to Totality: Weather Prospects, Solar Activity and More

Looking at prospects for eclipse day and totality.

4 weeks ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

The Comet vs. the Eclipse: 12P/Pons-Brooks Heads Towards Perihelion in April

Comet 12P Pons-Brooks takes center stage this Spring.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

Top Astronomy Events for 2024

2024 features the final total solar eclipse for the CONUS until 2044, and much more.

4 months ago