Richard Carrington’s name has long been connected with the most intense solar storm ever recorded, but his face was unknown ...

Extreme solar activity or even a software glitch could put us just days away from a satellite collision in low-Earth orbit.

Earth’s magnetic field, the invisible barrier that deflects solar radiation and makes surface life possible, is not permanent in its current orientation. Geologic records show that magnetic north and ...

The Sun fired off six X-class flares in the first four days of February 2026, a burst of extreme activity spanning roughly ...

Powerful storms on the Sun create weather in space that can cause major problems. Researchers believe a national space weather service is necessary for safety and preparedness.

This month's new moon brings an annular (or "ring of fire") solar eclipse, but it will only be visible from parts of ...