Since ancient times, the sun has been known as a giver of light and heat, a source of life. Plants are coaxed from the Earth ...

Sunspot AR3842 erupted with an X2-class solar flare In Oct. The same sunspot blasted X9 and X7 flares in the last week.

Sunspot AR3767 erupted with a X1.7-class solar flare, followed by an X1.1-class flare from sunspot AR3780. NASA's Solar ...

when Richard Carrington documented a pivotal solar flare. Dubbed the Carrington Event, the flare challenged perceptions of ...

Unexpected solar activity caused Binar satellites to re-enter early, illustrating challenges of solar weather in low orbit.

NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory captured a M7.9-class solar flare. See footage of the blast in multiple wavelengths. Credit: ...

Solar flares are giant explosions that occur in a localized regions of the sun's atmosphere, typically originating from ...

Using data from their flight, scientists will observe how quickly the magnetic reconnection changes. The Sun emitted a strong ...

Looked over your shoulder recently? Biting the nails you’ve forgotten to clip? If you’re not anxious about work piling up or time passing by, you should be paranoid about the unprecedented weather.

WJAC provides news, weather and sports information for Johnstown, Altoona, State College and DuBois, Pennsylvania. Our ...

Are the Northern Lights dangerous? Solar storms in May and October saw intense displays of aurora borealis across the U.S.

The results of a massive solar flare from earlier this week could create more amazing light shows for people in the northern ...