NASA captured this terrifying photo of a solar flare when it exploded from the sun
As we continue deeper into Solar Cycle 25, more solar flares are expected to erupt from the sun’s surface. One of the most recent, an …
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Earth will enter a solar maximum in 2025 – here’s what that means
Some astronomers expect our Sun to enter its solar maximum in 2025, if not before. The solar maximum, the highest peak in solar activity during …
A piece of the Sun broke off and was swallowed by a polar vortex
NASA scientists spotted a strange polar vortex near the Sun’s northern pole. The vortex appears to be part of a huge filament of solar plasma …
Never-before-seen time-lapse shows sunspot activity peaking on the Sun
Sunspots are planet-sized regions on the sun’s surface that have increased magnetic shields and often appear dark or black on the surface of our star. …
This is what 133 days on the Sun looks like
Have you ever wondered what the surface of the Sun looks like as it changes daily? A new video from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center …
3 new sunspots could send dangerous X-class solar flares toward Earth
Earth could be the recipient of dangerous solar flares soon, according to new reports. Spaceweather.com says that three new sunspots have been discovered on the …
See the Sun’s surface like never before in this stunning solar telescope photo
Looking at the sun through a telescope can cause serious damage to your health and vision, so how exactly are we meant to get pictures …
This is when the Sun and Earth will die, according to scientists
The Sun is one of the most important parts of our little circle of life. In fact, you could say that pretty much all known …
China’s newest telescope will stare right at the Sun next year
Near the edge of the Tibetan Plateau, China is currently finishing up the final construction of the Daocheng Solar Radio Telescope, a brand-new Chinese solar …
Spectacular video shows massive plasma cloud spewing from the Sun
The Sun is a powerful and terrifying celestial object, and sometimes, astrophotographers managed to capture the intense plasma clouds that the Sun ejects on video. …
Close-up of a coronal mass ejection on the Sun shown in stunning footage
Astrophotographer Chuck Ayoub is no stranger to breathtaking footage of the stars. Now, Ayoub, who shares his work across multiple social media sites, has captured …
Ultra-close-up photos show the Sun like you’ve never seen it before
Astronomers have finally captured the first images of the Sun’s chromosphere. The image was made possible thanks to the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope. The …
This sunspot is so massive that it’s changing how the Sun vibrates
Scientists have discovered two massive sunspots so big that they could change how the Sun vibrates. The sunspots in question are currently on our star’s …
New study claims the Sun will destroy Mercury, Venus, and Earth – here’s when
All stars dies and our Sun is a star. Therefore, it makes sense that at some point down the line, our Sun, which provides life …
Auroras may reach as far south as New York due to massive solar bursts
Two coronal mass ejections erupted from the Sun on August 14 and August 15. This, space weather experts have warned, could lead to increased geomagnetic …
NASA says solar flares are about to get a lot worse – here’s what that means
NASA says that Solar Cycle 25 is already exceeding predictions. As a result, the space agency says that solar flares will increase over the next …
Scientists are considering a crazy plan to dim the sun and slow climate change
A few years ago, scientists proposed a ludicrous idea to help cut down on global temperature changes. The idea was to take planes and spew …
Powerful solar flare is heading to Earth today, space weather experts warn
A space weather expert says that an intense solar storm is heading directly towards Earth. Dr. Tamitha Skov, who goes by the name Space Weather …
There’s a massive sunspot pointed at Earth and it could explode at any moment
Solar researchers spotted a massive sunspot pointed towards Earth. The sunspot, named AR3055, measures more than 6,100 miles wide. The regions of the sunspot appear …
A huge solar eruption could be hurtling towards the Earth
For the past few weeks, astronomers have been watching Sunspot AR3038. The sunspot was facing Earth and astronomers expected it to die off. However, it …
Dazzling video shows a massive 3-hour solar flare on the Sun
Solar flares have become more and more common in our Sun in recent months. As our star continues to flex its magnetic power, we’re sure …
ESA Solar Orbiter’s hypnotic videos of the Sun look like sci-fi movies
New videos captured by the ESA and NASA’s Solar Orbiter showcase the Sun in a brand-new light. The videos were captured during the probe’s first …
Massive solar flare on the Sun captured in epic new video
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has once again captured some amazing visuals from the Sun. McCarthy, who goes by cosmic_background on Instagram, spent seven hours taking millions …
This NASA image of solar flares on the Sun looks like a crazy sci-fi movie
A massive solar flare erupted from the surface of the Sun earlier this week. The X-class flare is just the latest eruption from the Sun …
Watch this massive eruption on the Sun that was big enough to envelop Earth
An astrophotographer captured a huge solar eruption over the weekend. Chuck Ayoub, who captured the eruption, believes it was roughly the same height as three …
The Sun just blasted out its most powerful solar flare in 5 years
The Sun appears to have thrown a temper tantrum last week. NASA reports that the star emitted two solar flares on April 19, 2022. One …
A canyon of fire that’s 12,000 miles deep opened on the Sun
The Sun ejected filaments of plasma from an active sunspot, opening a massive canyon of fire. The canyon’s creation released powerful streams of solar winds …
