Without protective gear, looking directly at an eclipse can cause serious damage or scarring to the eyes. “Solar retinopathy ...

Solar-driven temperature shifts alter rock properties and underground water movement, potentially making the Earth’s crust ...

There may be more northern lights – or aurora borealis – sightings this spring. As we near the spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, on March 20, the Earth's magnetic field and ...

If you missed the the blood moon early this morning, you'll now have to wait nearly a year before seeing your next.

Scientists say ... Early Riser! The Sun Is Already Starting Its Next Solar Cycle -- Despite Being Halfway Through Its Current One July 19, 2024 — The first rumblings of the Sun's next 11-year ...

Solar maximum is one reason the northern lights are big news right now. The sun has a roughly 11-year solar cycle, during which our star's activity waxes and wanes. This activity includes solar ...

The increase in the number of solar missions is no coincidence. The reason behind this has to do with the solar cycle ...

As we prepare for clocks to 'spring forward,' it's crucial to consider that the promise of extra daylight comes with a ...

Exactly two weeks after the "blood moon" total lunar eclipse comes a partial solar eclipse visible to some in North America.

There may be more northern lights – or aurora borealis – sightings this spring. During the March and September equinoxes, the Earth's axis is parallel to the sun's. According to the Russell ...

You may have noticed that more auroras have been visible in recent years, including from lower latitudes. Here's why the northern lights have been amped up lately.