Since ancient times, the sun has been known as a giver of light and heat, a source of life. Plants are coaxed from the Earth ...

Sunspot AR3842 erupted with an X2-class solar flare In Oct. The same sunspot blasted X9 and X7 flares in the last week.

Solar flares are giant explosions that occur in a localized regions of the sun's atmosphere, typically originating from ...

A new sunspot forming on the surface of the sun might be about to fling solar flares in our direction. The sunspot, named ...

In this instance, with such an intense amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation that accompanied the flare, a shortwave radio ...

A November 6 solar flare hit X2.3-class in strength, causing Atlantic radio blackouts, with more potentially on the way if further solar flares are released.

One method to track the sun’s activity is by monitoring dark splotches on the sun’s surface, called sunspots. Sunspots are temporary regions on the sun, where the sun’s magnetic field is ...

If April 8’s total solar eclipse across North America did anything it put a pair of solar filters — in the form of eclipse glasses — in millions of households. It’s time to go find them ...

Solar flares are not directly responsible for the aurora borealis. The lights are caused by a phenomenon known as coronal ...

It is indicated by the intensity and frequency of sunspots visible on the surface. On Oct. 15, 2024, representatives from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA ...

In truth, we know what it is: those newly sprouted sunspots, hyperpigmentation, and melasma signs are often triggered by hot weather and sun exposure (yes, even with a hat and sunscreen).