Two recent studies published in The Astrophysical Journal discuss findings regarding solar flare properties and a new classification index and…
As everybody who saw May's spectacular auroral displays knows, the Sun is in its most active period in 11 years.…
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Scientists scour the Earth and the sky for clues to our planet's climate history. Powerful and sustained volcanic eruptions can…
It's coming back! Sunspot AR3664 gave us an amazing display of northern lights in mid-May and it's now rotating back…
On May 10th, 2024, people across North America were treated to a rare celestial event: an aurora visible from the…
The Sun has been vying for attention these last couple of weeks. First with the appearance of a fabulous complex…
The Sun is increasing its intensity on schedule, continuing its approach to solar maximum. In just over a 24-hour period…
You've seen the Sun, but you've never seen the Sun like this. This single frame from a video captured by…
You had to be in the right part of North America to get a great view of the recent solar…