Space Weather, Solar Flares & Sun Storms: Latest News
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By Samantha Mathewson Published
Though it generated beautiful auroras around the world, the Gannon solar storm in 2024 was also a little dangerous.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
The quiet arrival offers another indication that the sun is moving into the declining phase of its 11-year cycle.

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
It's not every day you see both a comet and an aurora from low Earth orbit.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
Solar storms don't just trigger impressive auroras; they can scramble the GPS systems U.S. farmers rely on.

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published
A powerful geomagnetic storm created a series of brilliant auroras recently for observers across North America.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
The eruption was accompanied by a CME, which is currently under analysis to assess whether any part of it is headed for Earth.

By Mike Wall Published
NASA's twin ESCAPADE Mars probes are on their way to the Red Planet — but it's a circuitous route with a year-long layover.

By Mike Wall Published
The Nov. 13 launch of two Mars probes atop Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket was a big deal for a variety of reasons. Here's a brief rundown.
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