NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured sunspot AR3386 blast a long-duration X1.6-class solar flare and X1 flare. See time-lapses of the flares in multiple wavelengths. Credit Space.com | footage c ...

Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, and even pose risks to spacecraft and ...

Sunspot AR3186 erupted with an X1-class solar flare. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured the fireworks in multiple wavelengths. Credit: NASA/SDO/HelioViewer| edited by Space.com's Steve Spaleta ...

Spain has been on alert since April 28, when a nationwide blackout put the country's infrastructure in jeopardy. This has become a problem to be faced in the event that it occurs o ...

According to NASA, solar radiation storms or solar flares occur when a large-scale magnetic eruption causes a coronal mass ...

In a recent observation of 2 strong solar flares within 24 hours, NASA has issued warnings that the intense eruptions on the ...

The sun is currently in a period of heightened activity, known as solar maximum, where solar flares and eruptions are more ...

EDT on June 1, 2025, instruments registered a geomagnetic K-index of 8, creeping toward 9, meaning a solar storm has arrived.

Scientists have identified a new source of energetic particles near the Sun. These definitive observations were made by instruments aboard NASA's Parker Solar Probe, which detected the powerful ...

New research led by a Southwest Research Institute scientist identified a new source of energetic particles near the sun.