Solar maximum news, features and articles
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Extreme Solar Storm Could Cause Widespread Disruptions on EarthA large coronal mass ejection from the active sun could affect entire continents, scientists say.
By Miriam Kramer Published
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Hyperactive Sun Fires Off 3 Major Solar Flares in 1 DayThe giant solar flare late Monday (May 13), the strongest yet of 2013, is the the third major sun storm in 24 hours.
By Tariq Malik Published
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Sun Show: See Dramatic Solar Views in Live Webcast TodayCheck out views of the sun from the online Slooh Space Camera in a webcast Thursday.
By Miriam Kramer Published
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Sun's Weather Cycle May Actually Peak Twice This YearOur star's current lull may just be the calm between two storms.
By Mike Wall Published
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Spots on the Sun Firing Off Strong Solar StormsSunspots on the sun's surface are responsible for some recent major solar storms.
By Space.com Staff Published
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How the Sun Gets Its SpotsOne of the leading researchers studying the sun reveals the origins and lifecycles of sunspots.
By Lily Whiteman Published
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Solar Flares Could Disrupt Critical GPS DevicesFiery discharges from the sun could disrupt Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, according to new research.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
