Solar Minimum
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.
