Our planet was rocked by some of the worst geomagnetic storms in more than 20 years. Triggered by a slew of solar flares, the ...
A newly released image of the sun captured by the world’s largest solar telescope shows the surface of our nearest star in unprecedented detail, shedding light on its fiery complexity. The image is ...
We live with this star, so it’s really important we observe it and try to understand how it works and how it affects our ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The record-breaking Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) has ...
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The evolution of solar imaging

The Sun has captivated humanity for millennia. And yet, despite being our closest star, studying it is not easy. Its blinding ...
ESA's Solar Orbiter, along with NASA's spacecraft, aids researchers in getting insights about NOAA 13664, the sun's active ...
NASA and the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft has sent home the highest resolution images of our sun ever captured. ESA has shared four images of the sun's surface, revealing the ...
The sun is in a spirited mood as it kicks out a glowing series of solar flares, including a fresh X9 that's the most intense we've seen in years. Amanda Kooser Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers ...
Solar physicists say they have found a key source of intense gamma rays unleashed when Earth’s nearest star produces its most ...
Solar activity is ramping up. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A new visualization from the European Space Agency (ESA) shows ...
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has captured an image of a strong solar flare emitted by the sun at 12:02 p.m. EST on December 14. The solar flare is classified as an X2.8 flare, which is a powerful ...