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See the 'monster' sunspot that launched the Carrington Event, the most devastating solar storm in recorded history
By Brandon Specktor published
What did the sun look like before the devastating 1859 Carrington Event? Sketches from astronomer Richard Carrington hold the answer.
10 signs the sun is gearing up for its explosive peak — the solar maximum
By Harry Baker published
Experts believe the upcoming solar maximum could be more active and arrive sooner than previously expected. Here are some of the signs indicating they are right.
Solar maximum could hit us harder and sooner than we thought. How dangerous will the sun's chaotic peak be?
By Harry Baker published
The sun is quickly approaching a major peak in solar activity. Experts warn it could potentially begin by the end of 2023, years before initial predictions suggested.
Earth's thermosphere reaches highest temperature in 20 years after being bombarded by solar storms
By Harry Baker published
The atmospheric temperature spike, which was caused by geomagnetic storms triggered by the sun, suggests the "solar maximum" is fast approaching.
1st mission to 'touch' the sun discovers a mysterious source of solar wind
By Ben Turner published
NASA's Parker Solar Probe plunged into the sun's atmosphere to capture the granular details of how its solar wind is made.
Ethereal 'halo' and light arcs around the sun captured in photos of ultra-rare phenomena
By Harry Baker published
At least three separate optical phenomena are visible in the new images. Each of which is created by light refracting through millions of perfectly aligned ice crystals in the upper atmosphere.
Shining rainbow rings around the sun photographed in Finland. What caused them?
By Harry Baker published
The extremely rare kaleidoscopic circles have a surprising Earth-based origin.
Solar 'superflares' millions of times stronger than anything today may have sparked life on Earth
By Ben Turner published
Intense solar storms may have delivered Earth its earliest building blocks of life, new research suggests.
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