About the Authors
About Jamie Carter
Jamie Carter is a prolific and award-winning journalist and a leading voice in astro-tourism and eclipse chasing. A recipient of the 2023 Popular Media Award from the American Astronomical Society’s Solar Physics Division for his many articles on the U.S. solar eclipses, he has been a regular contributor to Forbes.com since 2018. Widely regarded as the world’s foremost solar eclipse journalist, Jamie is the editor of WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com and the author of When Is The Next Eclipse? A Traveler’s Guide to Total Solar Eclipses 2026–2034. He has also written A Stargazing Program for Beginners, helping newcomers navigate the night sky with confidence.
When he's not writing, Jamie lectures to solar eclipse tour groups, sharing his expertise and passion for celestial phenomena. His work appears in New Scientist, Space.com, The Planetary Society, Live Science, Sky & Telescope, BBC Sky at Night, and Travel + Leisure. He lives in Cardiff, Wales, with his wife, Gill Carter and cat Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
Email Jamie directly at jamie@whenisthenexteclipse.com.
About Debra Ross
Debra Ross is a leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for community engagement, independent learning, and curiosity-driven exploration. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she is the founder and publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, a platform serving regions throughout North America that has helped families discover enriching local experiences for over two decades. Through her work, she empowers communities by connecting people with opportunities that foster learning, creativity, and connection.
After a transformative experience during the 2017 total solar eclipse, Debra started the Rochester Eclipse Task Force to help her community prepare for 2024's eclipse, and served as national co-chair of the American Astronomical Society’s Solar Eclipse Task Force starting in 2022. A frequent speaker and columnist, she appears regularly on radio and television. Debra is also the author of Seasons and Reasons: A Parent’s Guide to Cultivating Great Kids. She lives in Rochester, NY, with her husband, David Ross, and is the proud parent of two independent young adults.
Email Debra directly at deb@kidsoutandabout.com.
About the Artist
Dr. Tyler Nordgren
The cover of The Eclipse Effect was designed by Dr. Tyler Nordgren, a professional astronomer and artist who is widely regarded as the world's foremost eclipse artist. Dr. Nordgren created over 30 regional posters for each of the 2017 and 2024 eclipses across North America; those collections were subsequently acquired by the Smithsonian Institution for its permanent collection. His popular astronomy books include Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets, Stars Above, Earth Below: A Guide to Astronomy in the National Parks, and Night Sky: A Guide to Our Galaxy. His poster art is available at SpaceArtTravelBureau.com.
