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NOAA has released the first images from the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1), the world’s first operational space-based coronagraph, capturing unprecedented views of the sun’s corona and monitoring coronal mass ejections (CMEs).…

NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3), an experimental spacecraft designed to harness sunlight for propulsion, is facing technical challenges after a bent boom caused it to lose orientation and…

At the fringes of our cosmic neighborhood, a fascinating discovery has emerged, hinting at a hidden structure within the Kuiper Belt. This revelation challenges our understanding of the Solar System's…

Recent studies of Apollo 16 lunar samples and meteorites from the moon’s far side have revealed new insights into the moon’s ancient impact history. These findings not only deepen our…

NASA has confirmed that the Sun is at solar maximum, the peak of its 11-year cycle. This phase brings more frequent auroras and powerful space weather events, which could last…

In the ever-evolving landscape of renewable energy, a groundbreaking innovation has emerged from the Netherlands, challenging the dominance of solar panels. The LIAM F1 UWT, a silent residential wind turbine,...

A stunning display of the northern lights is expected across parts of the northern U.S. this weekend, following a powerful solar flare and coronal mass ejection from the Sun.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has detected unusual jets of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from Centaur 29P, one of the most active icy bodies in the outer solar…

A massive X7.1-class solar flare erupted from the sun on October 1, 2024, sending a coronal mass ejection (CME) toward Earth. The resulting geomagnetic storm could trigger auroras visible in…

Astronomers have discovered a new planet, Barnard b, orbiting Barnard’s star, just six light-years away. Using advanced instruments, the planet was confirmed to be a low-mass, rocky world that completes…

A solar storm this week may bring the northern lights to parts of the northern U.S., offering a rare chance for skywatchers to witness the aurora borealis. The National Oceanic…

On October 2, 2024, an annular solar eclipse will create the breathtaking "ring of fire" as the moon partially covers the sun. During this rare event, the moon will appear…

A recent solar eruption from sunspot AR3835, coinciding with Earth's autumnal equinox, has increased the chances of a geomagnetic storm impacting Earth on September 25. While most of the solar…

A recent study reveals that Mars' induced magnetosphere can break down under certain solar wind conditions, potentially accelerating atmospheric loss. Using data from the Mars Express and MAVEN spacecraft, researchers…

Scientists have uncovered evidence of ancient solar superstorms that could have devastating effects on modern technology. By analyzing tree rings, researchers detected spikes in radiocarbon levels from past solar events,…

Scientists are exploring the possibility that primordial black holes, tiny remnants from the early universe, could pass through our solar system undetected. These black holes, far smaller than their stellar…

A rare and intense geomagnetic storm is forecasted for September 16, potentially pushing the northern lights as far south as California, Missouri, and parts of Europe. Triggered by a massive...

On September 14, 2024, a significant X4.5 solar flare erupted from the newly numbered Active Region 3825 (AR3825) on the Sun’s southeastern limb. The flare ranks among the strongest in...

For years, astronomers have been hunting for Planet Nine, a hypothetical giant planet believed to be lurking at the far reaches of our solar system. Though it has never been...

As we approach the September equinox, experts are forecasting an increased likelihood of vibrant auroras due to the Russell-McPherron effect. This phenomenon, first described by Christopher Russell and Robert McPherron...

Recent discoveries have shown that the outer Solar System is more crowded with celestial bodies than previously believed. Acombination of data from the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii and NASA’s New...

Sunspot activity on the Sun has reached its highest level in 23 years, with an average of 215.5 sunspots per day recorded in August 2024, according to Live Science. This...

A mesmerizing astronomical event is on the horizon as the Moon prepares to pass between the Earth and the Sun, creating a stunning annular solar eclipse. This rare celestial occurrence,...

Recent studies using data from NASA's Parker Solar Probe and ESA’s Solar Orbiter have provided compelling evidence that Alfvén waves play a critical role in accelerating and heating the solar...

NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has successfully deployed its solar sail, marking a significant achievement in the mission aimed at testing a new method of space propulsion. Initially launched...

In an extraordinary event, a massive solar storm that erupted in April 2023 temporarily disrupted Earth's magnetosphere, opening up a rare, two-hour magnetic highway between the Sun and Earth. This...

In a significant breakthrough, the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission, renowned for mapping stars in the Milky Way, has identified hundreds of previously unknown asteroid moons in our solar system....

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery at the 12,000-year-old archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey, uncovering what is believed to be the world's oldest solar calendar. This ancient...

Astronomers have discovered that Saturn ejected a fast-moving comet, designated Comet A117uUD, from our solar system at an astonishing speed of 6,700 miles per hour. This event, analyzed through extensive...

The sun, our dynamic and life-sustaining star, is showing early signs of transitioning to its next solar cycle, despite being only halfway through its current one. This surprising development has...

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia space telescope, dedicated to mapping the stars, has faced significant challenges recently due to a micrometeoroid impact and an intense solar storm. These events...

Researchers have made significant strides in predicting solar storms, which not only impact technological infrastructure but also result in the spectacular displays of the northern lights. This advancement is set...

Recent studies suggest there may be a new, mysterious planet hiding in the Oort Cloud, far beyond the known boundaries of our solar system. This potential discovery could redefine our...

Scientists have issued a new warning about the powerful impact of "head-on" interplanetary shocks on Earth's magnetic field, which can cause stunning aurora displays but also threaten critical infrastructure. The...

NASA's CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment, or CURIE, is set to launch on July 9, 2024, with the goal of investigating the origins of radio waves emitted by the sun. This...

NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its 20th close approach to the sun, achieving a significant milestone in its mission to study the solar corona. This remarkable feat underscores...

Recent studies have highlighted the catastrophic potential of extreme solar blasts, particularly when combined with a weakened magnetic field. These phenomena, occurring roughly every thousand years, can significantly disrupt the...

NASA's longest-running mission on Mars, the Mars Odyssey orbiter, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by completing its 100,000th orbit around the Red Planet since its launch in 2001. This remarkable...

Asteroid samples collected from Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission have revealed fascinating details about the early solar system and the history of water in space. These samples, the largest ever...

A team of solar physicists at NYU Abu Dhabi's Center for Astrophysics and Space Science (CASS) has made significant discoveries about the Sun’s supergranules using data from the Solar Dynamics...

A particularly long-lived and violent sunspot cluster, designated AR 3723, has rotated back into view for the third time, promptly firing off an M9.3 solar flare. This cluster, which has...

NASA is set to launch the GOES-U satellite, the latest addition to the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) series, which will enhance weather monitoring for Earth and space. Scheduled for...

Solar flares are sudden, intense bursts of radiation emanating from the sun's atmosphere. These powerful explosions are caused by the release of magnetic energy stored in the sun's atmosphere, often...

A recent powerful solar flare, the strongest in nearly two decades, has had significant impacts on Mars, causing widespread radiation on the Martian surface. Solar Flare Details On May 20,...

On June 3, 2024, the sun treated scientists and space enthusiasts to a spectacular event: an M-class solar flare that produced a massive plasma plume. Captured in stunning detail by...

May 2024 witnessed an extraordinary display of auroras, some of the most intense and vivid seen in centuries. The spectacular light shows, visible far beyond the usual Arctic and Antarctic...

A significant rise in northern lights sightings is anticipated as the sun approaches its solar maximum, an 11-year peak in solar activity. This increase in geomagnetic storms, caused by coronal...

Solar storms, commonly known as solar flares, are regular phenomena for a fiery gas star like our Sun. These powerful events are not only stunning displays in our sky but...

Scientists have warned that a new and strong solar storm may hit Earth this week, following major eruptions from the Sun that impacted our planet. According to the National Oceanic...

A major G4 geomagnetic storm may form on Friday, prompting NOAA authorities to issue a storm watch for the first time in nearly 20 years. The alert comes after several...