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New study shows mysterious solar particle blasts can devastate the ozone layer, bathing Earth in radiation for years
The remarkable aurora in early May this year demonstrated the power that solar storms can emit as radiation, but occasionally the sun does something far more destructive.
Solar maximum is in sight but when will it arrive (and when will we know)?
We explore the latest solar maximum predictions and look into why it could be a couple of years before we can confidently state when solar maximum occurred.
Are there more solar flares than expected during this solar cycle?
We explore why comparing the number of solar flares between solar cycles is more complicated than you may think and why many have got it wrong.
After 14 years in space, NASA's prolific NEOWISE asteroid-hunter is about to shut down
A NASA asteroid-hunting mission is coming to a close, paving the way for the next generation of planetary defense efforts.
Astrophotographer captures extraordinary footage of the ISS flying in front of the sun
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro caught the International Space Station as it crossed in front of the sun, making for a truly epic time-lapse photo.
Solar Dynamics Observatory: Discovering the secrets of the sun's magnetic field
Reference Learn how the sun's secrets have been gradually revealed by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
It's back! Aurora-sparking sunspot returns for rare 3rd trip across the sun, firing off explosive solar flare (video)
The sunspot region responsible for May's epic solar storm and widespread auroras is returning for the third time.
The sun's magnetic field is about to flip. Here's what to expect.
As we approach solar maximum, something strange is happening to the sun's magnetic field. We explore this flip in polarity in more detail and look at the effects it could have on Earth.
