Sunspot AR3767 erupted with a X1.7-class solar flare, followed by an X1.1-class flare from sunspot AR3780. NASA's Solar ...

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured sunspot AR3386 blast a long-duration X1.6-class solar flare. See at time-lapse of ...

This investigation reveals the dangers posed by solar flares, massive eruptions from the Sun capable of disrupting life on ...

The activity of the sunspot was linked to a coronal mass ejection (CME), a rapid release of plasma that is coming to Earth in the next few days. Northern and southern lights are produced when these ...

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Space weather experts warn that a moderate-strength geomagnetic storm could hit Earth Friday or Saturday (Aug. 8 or 9) — ...

The Met Office has warned that a Coronal Mass Ejection and coronal hole fast wind influence is forecast which will likely ...

The Inouye Solar Telescope captured magnetic, silk-like "stripes" on the solar surface called photospheric striations.

A solar storm is forecast for Aug. 7 and 8, creating favorable conditions for the northern lights. Here's where the northern ...

Star watchers and holidaymakers are being told to watch the skies tonight as a solar flare is expected to create a big ...

The sun has been active and unleashed an intense combination of coronal mass ejections and coronal hole high-speed streams with a geomagnetic storm forecasted for tonight, Aug. 7, and tomorrow, Aug. 8 ...

A solar storm is forecast for Aug. 7 and 8, creating favorable conditions for the northern lights. Here's where the northern ...