Solar
Photos of sun given unusual effect by pollen coronas
Strange rings of light were spotted around the sun in Finland, as a result of pollen in the air diffracting the sunlight.
Massive plasma tornado seen on surface of the sun
Solar tornadoes can have wind speeds of up to around 310,000 miles per hour, as opposed to the 300 mph top speed of tornadoes on Earth.
Three massive Earth-facing sunspots have developed "delta" magnetic fields
The sun spat out a rare X1.9 flare on January 9 from one of three large and unstable sunspots.
Sun may be waking up with sudden surge in activity and hyperactive sunspot
Five large sunspots have appeared on the Sun's surface, and are facing towards the Earth, putting us in the line of fire for solar flares and CMEs.
Powerful bombs and solar snake appear on surface of sun
Both events show the star releasing huge amounts of energy.
Strong Solar Flares Possible as Sunspot Develops Delta Magnetic Field
Sunspot AR3078 already launched a moderate-strength solar flare toward Earth on Tuesday morning, with the potential for more to come.
Cosmic Rays Plummet to Six-Year Low As Solar Storms Rage
Cosmic rays recorded in the atmosphere above California have dropped sharply thanks to the sun's increasing activity.
'Full-Halo' Solar Storm from Tsunami on Sun Surface Headed for Earth
A huge "full-halo" solar ejection is headed straight for Earth, and will result in spectacular auroral displays on July 23.
Geomagnetic Storm From 'Cyclops-Like' Hole in Sun to Hit Earth Today
The minor storm will be caused by a high-speed stream of particles launched from the sun through a "hole" in its atmosphere.
Mystery Solar Storm Slammed Into Earth and Scientists Never Saw It Coming
Another solar eruption could also be about to sideswipe our planet today.
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Final Solar Eclipse of the Decade Will Create 'Ring of Fire' on December 26
The annular solar eclipse will pass over parts of Africa, Asia and Australia, but stargazers across the world can watch the event via livestream.
Solar Mystery Starts to Unravel With 'Tadpole' Jets
The jets were recorded coming from sunspots—temporary regions on the Sun with reduced surface temperatures.
'Oumuamua: 'Alien Spaceship' Has the Media All Fired Up
What really lies at the heart of this complicated and popular topic is evidence.
Earth's Magnetic Field 'Once on the Brink of Collapse'
The strength of our planet's magnetic field was 10 times lower than it is today.
Earth Just Made Its Closest Approach to the Sun
Earth reached perihelion, the point at which the sun is closest to Earth, at 2:19 a.m. ET on January 3.
Enormous 'Solar Prominence' Seen on Surface of the Sun
The prominence was about 10 times the diameter of Earth.
All the Bees Fell Silent During the Total Solar Eclipse
Report reveals how bees responded to the eclipse—with just one single buzz during the darkest moments.
NASA Probe 'Is Like Sticking a Thermometer in the Sun'
The Parker Solar Probe will zoom toward the sun at speeds of up to 430,000 miles per hour, making it the fastest spacecraft ever flown.
A Solar Storm Is Headed for Earth
Solar winds can impact power grids, GPS and even animal migration.
August Eclipse Created 'Bow Waves' in the Atmosphere
The event in the Earth's upper atmosphere had been theorized before, but never detected.
Exploding Plasma Sheets Could Explain Solar Flares
While scientists had suspected plasma sheets were unstable, no one had ever managed to characterize that instability until now.
Doctors Can Now See Eye Damage From Staring at Eclipse
"It's like the eclipse shape was burned into her retina," a doctor said about one patient.
Could a Russian Financier Find Alien Life Before NASA?
Saturn's Enceladus has become a prime search location for alien life as potentially habitable waters appear to flow beneath its icy crust.
'Living' Solar Panels Can Be Printed Onto Wallpaper
The solar panels use tiny organisms to photosynthesize sunlight, converting it into energy.