Sun Produces Large Solar Flare, the Sixth in the Past Two Weeks

Sun Produces Large Solar Flare, the Sixth in the Past Two Weeks

Astronomers say the star is experiencing yet another surge in activity

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 8th, 2013
Comet ISON May Be Sprouting a New Ion Tail

Comet ISON May Be Sprouting a New Ion Tail

The structure began being observed just a few days ago

Sun Releases Intense X-Class Solar Flare

Sun Releases Intense X-Class Solar Flare

The star has been very active over the past two weeks

This Is Why Comet ISON Is So Beautifully Green – Gallery

This Is Why Comet ISON Is So Beautifully Green – Gallery

The comet is fast approaching the sun, getting ready for the show

Sun Erupts Massive X-Class Flare, the Second Big Event in Less than a Day

Sun Erupts Massive X-Class Flare, the Second Big Event in Less than a Day

The sun is reaching its solar maximum, so these events are normal

Massive Flare Rips the Sun Apart, Leaving a Hellish Canyon Behind – Video

Massive Flare Rips the Sun Apart, Leaving a Hellish Canyon Behind – Video

The eruption took place over two days and shot off quite a fair bit of material

A Large M-Class Sun Flare Is Headed Our Way – Space Photo

A Large M-Class Sun Flare Is Headed Our Way – Space Photo

NASA's SDO saw the flare earlier today, it will be arriving in a few days

Comet ISON May Survive Encounter with Sun to Become Comet of the Century

Comet ISON May Survive Encounter with Sun to Become Comet of the Century

The comet is fast approaching the sun and will put on a spectacle later this year

Watch: Earth Could Survive the Sun's Death, Video Explains How

Watch: Earth Could Survive the Sun's Death, Video Explains How

All our planet has to do is move farther away from the sun

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 19th, 2013
Life on Earth Will Be Possible for at Least 1.75 Billion Years More

Life on Earth Will Be Possible for at Least 1.75 Billion Years More

The Sun will be the one to end life on our planet, researchers say

The Sun Went Completely Quiet During What Was Supposed to Be Peak Activity Time

The Sun Went Completely Quiet During What Was Supposed to Be Peak Activity Time

The sun is at the height of its activity cycle, but you wouldn't know it looking at it

A Massive Solar Eruption Several Times the Size of the Sun Is a Sign of Things to Come

A Massive Solar Eruption Several Times the Size of the Sun Is a Sign of Things to Come

The Sun is reaching the peak of its 11-year activity cycle

The Sun's Oldest Twin Has Been Discovered, Living Out Its Last Few Billion Years

The Sun's Oldest Twin Has Been Discovered, Living Out Its Last Few Billion Years

Giving astronomers an opportunity to study the life cycle of stars like the sun

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 27th, 2013
Russian Meteorite Collided with Another Body Before Falling to Earth, Specialists Suspect

Russian Meteorite Collided with Another Body Before Falling to Earth, Specialists Suspect

Researchers say the meteorite underwent an intensive melting process while still in space

The Sun's Magnetic Field Flip Won't Damage Earth

The Sun's Magnetic Field Flip Won't Damage Earth

Despite fears about the upcoming event, it happens every 11 years so it's not a big deal

The Sun's Magnetic Field Is About to Flip, Causing Havoc Across the Solar System

The Sun's Magnetic Field Is About to Flip, Causing Havoc Across the Solar System

The two poles change polarity every 11 years for reasons that are still unknown

Giant Coronal Hole Takes Over Huge Portion of the Sun – Photo

Giant Coronal Hole Takes Over Huge Portion of the Sun – Photo

The sun is nearing the peak of its 11-year activity cycle

 
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