Sun Goes Blank for First Time in Over Three Years
For the first time in over three years, the sun's surface appeared entirely spotless, signaling a potential shift as its current activity cycle begins to wane.
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New Mission Plans to Create Artificial Eclipses in Space
A new UK-led space mission called Mesom aims to create artificial solar eclipses using the Moon to better study the Sun's corona and improve space weather forecasts.
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Major X4 Solar Flare Erupts, Causing Radio Blackouts
An intense X4-class solar flare, the second strongest of 2025, has erupted from the sun, causing significant radio blackouts over central and eastern Africa.
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Earth Faces Series of Solar Storms After Sun Eruptions
Earth is bracing for a series of solar storms this weekend after multiple eruptions from the sun. While one event has passed, at least three more are expected.
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Astrophotographer Captures Fiery Plasma on Sun's Surface
An astrophotographer has captured stunning new footage of a massive cloud of hydrogen plasma dancing above the sun's surface, revealing its powerful magnetic forces.
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Scientists Discover 'Space Tornadoes' Form Between Sun and Earth
New research reveals that 'space tornadoes,' or flux ropes, can form between the Sun and Earth, creating a previously unknown source of geomagnetic storms.
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NASA Study Suggests Decades of Increased Solar Activity Ahead
A new NASA study indicates the sun's activity is on a long-term upward trend, signaling decades of more intense space weather and potential risks to technology.
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Surprise Solar Storm Creates Auroras Across United States
A surprise G3 geomagnetic storm, caused by a hidden magnetic feature on the sun, triggered stunning aurora displays visible across much of the United States.
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