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'A scale almost too big to imagine': Scientists spot monster black hole roaring with winds at more than 130 million mph
A black hole 30 million times the mass of the sun has produced winds one-fifth the speed of light, stunning scientists.
'Cannibal' solar storm could paint auroras above 18 US states this Labor Day
Space weather experts warn that a "strong" geomagnetic storm will rock Earth on Sept. 1-2, potentially lighting the skies with vibrant auroras across large parts of North America. The disturbance is being triggered by a rare, cannibalistic ejection from the sun.
'A completely new phenomenon': Astronomers spot a planet causing its star to constantly explode
Astronomers have spotted an alien planet orbiting so closely to its home star, the planet's magnetic field is triggering massive solar flares to erupt. This is the first time a planet has been seen influencing its host star.
The US isn't prepared for a big solar storm, exercise finds
A first-of a-kind space weather "tabletop" exercise has revealed major weaknesses in America's preparedness for major solar storms.
Northern lights ignite night sky after rare double solar eruption
Solar eruptions created a northern lights display in North America and Europe overnight, with more auroras expected through Thursday.
Powerful X-class solar flare caught on camera erupting from sun's surface
A powerful X1.1-class solar flare was released by the sun on March 28, resulting in radio blackouts across North and South America
Sun quiz: How well do you know our home star?
Quiz Test your knowledge on the giant ball of burning gas at the heart of the solar system.
Invisible 'flickering' on the sun could predict potentially dangerous solar flares hours in advance
Images captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory have revealed that "coronal loops" give off subtle flashes of ultraviolet light before a solar flare, which could act as an early warning system for dangerous space weather.
