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A mysterious, 100-year solar cycle may have just restarted
By Harry Baker published
New research suggests that the unexpected intensity of the ongoing solar maximum may be partly tied to a lesser-known, 100-year solar cycle. If true, solar activity could spike further in the coming decades. But some experts are skeptical.

Northern lights ignite night sky after rare double solar eruption
By Patrick Pester published
Solar eruptions created a northern lights display in North America and Europe overnight, with more auroras expected through Thursday.

Has the sun already passed solar maximum?
By Ryan French published
Has the sun already reached solar maximum? New data suggests Solar Cycle 25 may have peaked earlier than expected. Find out what this means.

NASA's daredevil solar spacecraft survives 2nd close flyby of our sun
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has completed is 2nd ultra-close flyby of the sun, and survived to transmit its data back to Earth.
Watch eerie 'UFOs' and a solar 'cyclone' take shape in stunning new ESA video of the sun
By Harry Baker published
An eerie new video from ESA's Solar Orbiter shows a towering 'cyclone' of plasma exhibiting behaviors never seen before on our sun.

See spectacular photos from Saturday's partial solar eclipse
By Skyler Ware published
The partial solar eclipse on March 29 wowed skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere.

Powerful X-class solar flare caught on camera erupting from sun's surface
By Jess Thomson published
A powerful X1.1-class solar flare was released by the sun on March 28, resulting in radio blackouts across North and South America

March 29 solar eclipse: Don't miss the rare sunrise solar eclipse over North America tomorrow
By Jamie Carter last updated
A dramatic sunrise solar eclipse tomorrow (March 29) will be the first one visible in North America since April 2024. Here's how to get the best view of the partial eclipse before it ends.

Eclipse map: What will tomorrow's solar eclipse look like from your state?
By Jess Thomson last updated
A NASA map shows the regions across the Northern Hemisphere where tomorrow's partial solar eclipse will be visible, how much of the sun will be blocked out, and what time the eclipse will hit its peak.
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