ESA Solar Orbiter Snaps Footage of Fluffy Plasma Structures of the Sun in Great Detail [WATCH]

SPACE 05.03.2024 00:34 AM

The footage shows hair-like and feathery structures that are made of the Sun's plasma. Read to learn more.

Sun Releases 4 Solar Flares in Rare Super Explosion

04.28.2024 00:30 AM

On April 23, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured the Sun when it released four solar flares simultaneously. Continue reading to learn more.

Lāhainā Noon: Why Does Hawaii Experience ‘Zero Shadow Day’?

04.22.2024 06:30 AM

Twice a year, the Sun passes directly overhead in Hawai’i that an upright object does not cast any shadow, a celestial event known as Lāhainā noon. Read the article to learn more.

12P/Pons-Brooks To Reach Its Closest Point to the Sun; Here’s How To See the Cryovolcanic Comet in Its Best and Brightest Appearance

04.17.2024 03:16 AM

A city-sized space rock known as the “devil comet” is about to rear its icy green head over Earth. Continue reading the article to learn more about this celestial event.

Earth’s Violent Ending: Expanding Sun Will Swallow Our Planet in 6 Billion Years, Other Celestial Bodies Could Be Ground Into Dust

04.09.2024 06:10 AM

Earth could have a violent ending in the hands of the Sun when it turns into a white dwarf. Continue reading to learn more.

Safe Solar Eclipse Viewing: Can You Use Your Phone to Capture the Spectacle?

04.05.2024 08:40 AM

Discover professional tips in this article for capturing stunning photos and videos of the April 8 solar eclipse safely and effectively with your smartphone.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Shares Fist-Ever Peek Inside Coronal Mass Ejection As It Erupts From the Sun

04.03.2024 06:45 AM

NASA Parker Solar Probe recorded what exactly happens inside a coronal mass ejection when it erupts from the Sun. Continue reading to learn more.

Exploring the Outer Limits: Where Does Our Solar System End?

04.03.2024 01:40 AM

Scientists have been debating the solar system's outer boundary, with three contenders vying for recognition. Find out in this article which one of them is superior.

Most Powerful Geomagnetic Storm in Years Led to Auroras Lighting the Sky Across the Globe

03.26.2024 00:11 AM

A 'double' X-class solar flare bombarded Earth with radiation, inducing the strongest geomagnetic storm in years. Read the article for more details.

April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Brings Rare Celestial Spectacle Amidst Solar Cycle Peak

03.25.2024 01:44 AM

During the April 8 total solar eclipse, observers may witness massive explosions and twisted towers of fire on the Sun, promising a captivating spectacle. the article for more details.

Massive Plasma Eruption From Sun's Hidden Far Side Engulfs Mercury in a Fiery Dance of X-ray Auroras

03.13.2024 00:01 AM

Mercury faced a colossal blow as a massive plasma eruption from the sun's hidden side propelled a coronal mass ejection, potentially inducing unseen X-ray auroras. Read the article for more details.

Solar Maximum May Have Already Started, But This Cannot Be Confirmed Until Solar Activity Calms Down Again

03.04.2024 22:26 PM

The most dangerous and active phase of the Sun could have already begun. Read to learn more. According to a solar physicist who was able to accurately predict that the solar maximum would arrive sooner, the peak of solar activity could have already started.

Where Is Planet Nine? Scientists Close in on the Mystery World's Probable Location in the Outer Solar System

02.29.2024 01:33 AM

Astronomers are trying to pinpoint potential hiding spots of Planet Nine through a comprehensive survey, turning the search into a cosmic connect-the-dots game. Continue reading to learn more details.

Vitamin D From Sunlight: When Is the Best Time To Bathe Under the Sun?

02.26.2024 00:40 AM

The sun is the best source of vitamin D, but what is the best time for sun exposure? Read to find out.

Sun Unleashes 3 X-class Solar Flare Resulting in Back-to-Back Radio Blackouts, the Strongest in 7 Years

02.25.2024 01:30 AM

Sun released three powerful solar flares which also resulted in three radio blackouts. Continue reading to know the full story.

Venus-Mars Conjunction Happening Soon: Here's How To Catch the Two Planets Side by Side

02.21.2024 21:46 PM

Venus and Mars may appear like a cosmic colon during the planetary conjunction set to happen in the predawn sky on February 22. Read to learn more.

Passing Star May Have Disrupted Earth's Orbit, Leading to Drastic Climate Changes 56 Million Years Ago

02.19.2024 00:10 AM

A new research unveils that a past Solar System encounter with a star could have altered Earth's orbit, causing climate disruptions. Read the article for more details.

NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures Stunning Footage of Martian Moon Phobos Eclipsing the Sun

02.14.2024 22:04 PM

NASA astounds with surreal footage as Phobos gracefully eclipses the Martian sun, captured by the Perseverance rover in a cosmic ballet. Check out more details in this article.

'Cannibal' Coronal Mass Ejection Could Be Moving Toward Earth Following Series of Explosions Over Sun's Surface; Radio Blackouts, Auroras, Power Cuts May Occur

02.13.2024 22:28 PM

Scientists have warned that a cannibal coronal mass ejection could be moving toward Earth and could trigger radio blackouts, power cuts, and auroras. Read to learn more.

NASA Perseverance Rover Captures Solar Eclipse on Mars; Watch Phobos When It Crosses the Sun

02.13.2024 08:40 AM

NASA Perseverance rover captured the exact moment when the Martian moon Phobos crossed the Sun. Continue reading to learn more about the solar eclipse on Mars.

Solar Maximum Could Help Find Answer as to Why Sun Shined Brighter in Gamma Rays

02.08.2024 07:45 AM

Researchers hope the anticipated solar maximum could help them explain why the sun shines bright in gamma rays. Continue reading to learn more.