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Solar storm forecasts could soon get a big boost. Here's how.
Scientists have figured out a way to estimate the speed of a coronal mass ejection before it even leaves the sun, potentially providing a big boost to space weather forecasts.
New study shows mysterious solar particle blasts can devastate the ozone layer, bathing Earth in radiation for years
The remarkable aurora in early May this year demonstrated the power that solar storms can emit as radiation, but occasionally the sun does something far more destructive.
Solar Dynamics Observatory: Discovering the secrets of the sun's magnetic field
Reference Learn how the sun's secrets have been gradually revealed by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
Powerful GOES-U weather satellite launches to orbit atop SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket (video)
NOAA's advanced GOES-U weather satellite launched today (June 25) on the 10th-ever liftoff of SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket.
It's back! Aurora-sparking sunspot returns for rare 3rd trip across the sun, firing off explosive solar flare (video)
The sunspot region responsible for May's epic solar storm and widespread auroras is returning for the third time.
More people Googled 'northern lights' in May 2024 than in any other month in history
Public interest in the sun was at an all-time high in May. Here we explore why this was the case.
Astrophotographer captures stunning close-up views of sunspot region that spawned May's auroras
Check out these incredible close-up views of emerging sunspot AR3697 as it turns to face Earth. The scenes were captured by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy from his backyard in Arizona.
How auroras on Earth, Saturn and Jupiter could help forecast risky space weather
Scientists have investigated the different factors shaping celestial light-shows over Earth, Saturn and Jupiter. The resulting framework could help predict risky space weather.
