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Sun Blasts Out 2016's Strongest Flare (Video)
By Tariq Malik published
The sun fired off its strongest solar flare of 2016 during an active weekend that saw three eruptions from star's surface.
Spectacular Auroras Light Up Alaska Skies (Photos)
By Jeanna Bryner published
The solar storms currently affecting Earth have created stunning northern lights displays for skywatchers.
Strong Solar Flares This Week a Rare Double Whammy, Scientists Say
By Laura Geggel published
Solar Flares to Hit Earth in Rare One-Two Punch
By Becky Oskin published
The sun launched back-to-back solar flares directly at Earth this week, but the geomagnetic storms pose little danger, officials said.
Sun Unleashes Monster Solar Flare, Biggest of 2014
By Miriam Kramer published
The sun erupted with a major solar flare on Tuesday (Feb. 25), an X4.9 solar flare that is the biggest sun storms of the year. See how a familiar sunspot triggered the massive solar storm here.
Sun Unleashes 1st Major Solar Flare of 2014 (Video)
By Tariq Malik published
A massive solar flare erupted from the sun on Tuesday (Jan. 7), rising up from what appears to be one of the largest sunspot groups seen on the star's surface in a decade, NASA officials say.
Extreme Solar Storm Could Cause Widespread Disruptions on Earth
By Miriam Kramer published
A large coronal mass ejection from the active sun could affect entire continents, scientists say.
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