One way to track the solar cycle is by counting the number of sunspots, which are dark, cooler patches on the Sun’s surface.

The massive sunspot that sparked an "extreme" geomagnetic storm in May 2024 unleashed hundreds of other dangerous solar ...

As the year turns and Earth dips out of the “solar maximum," will Oregonians continue to have chances to see the northern ...

Solar observers are in for an electrifying time. The total solar eclipse will grace North America on April 8th, and with our celestial neighbor entering a phase of heightened activity known as a solar ...

The sun’s outer atmosphere resembles a pufferfish.

Trump administration proposes Colorado River options that could hit California hard 2026 tax season could be the largest tax ...

Auroras aren't over: the sun's decline brings more storms, and a 'last gasp' finale could light up skies in the next 2 years. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

A giant S-shape structure, around 10 times wider than Earth, recently appeared in the center of the sun, moments before our home star unleashed an even larger plume of plasma that later crashed into ...

2025 was another busy year on the sun. But how did it compare with 2024, and what will 2026 bring for solar activity and the northern lights? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

There are many things with spots: Dalmatians, leopards, ladybugs, overripe bananas, and guys with bald spots are all great examples. Another thing with spots is the Sun! That's right! The Sun, as it ...