Solar Minimum
The Sun Has Been Spotless for 28 Days Straight Despite New Solar Cycle
Scientists announced the start of Solar Cycle 25, signaling the end of the solar minimum, on September 15.
Global Magnetic Anomaly Detected During Deep Solar Minimum
A magnetic anomaly on June 23 appears to be a phenomenon known as a Pc wave.
Sun Produces Biggest Solar Flare in Two Years After Unusual Quiet Period
NASA said the flares may suggest the sun is emerging from the solar minimum and entering its next cycle.
We May Be Entering a Deep Solar Minimum as the Sun Goes Unusually Quiet
The sun has been "blank" for over three quarters of the year, putting it in the running for one of the quietest periods since the start of the Space Age.
Sun May Be Moving Into Solar Cycle 25, Kicking Off a New Wave of Activity
Some solar cycles feature lots of activity, while others can be relatively quiet.
Solar Cycles End with 'Terminator' Events That Herald New Era of Activity
Scientists predict current solar cycle will come to an end in the first six months of 2020.
Sun's Solar Cycle Is Governed by the Alignment of the Planets
Venus, Earth and Jupiter's tidal forces influence the solar magnetic field.
Is the Sun Getting Brighter?
The solar minimum is coming and scientists are getting ready.
The Sun Has Gone Wrong and Scientists Don't Know Why
The sun just produced its biggest solar flare for 12 years—despite supposedly being in one of its quietest phases.
Mesmerizing Video Shows Sunspot Larger Than Earth
Watching the footage captured earlier this month is like taking part in a 30-second meditation.
Sun Displays Unusual Behavior Ahead of Solar Minimum
Scientists have analyzed over 30 years worth of data to find out what's going on with the sun and its unusual activity.