The Sun has just unleashed an M5-class solar flare, a powerful burst of radiation that signals a clear uptick in solar activity as the current cycle heads toward its peak. While this event is not the ...

With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead.

Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

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The sun has emitted a powerful solar flare that has the capability to interfere with technology on Earth. The explosive burst of radiation peaked on the evening of June 17, matching the intensity of ...

(NEXSTAR) — The largest solar flare recorded since 2017 erupted Thursday morning, marking the latest episode in an active period for the sun. The scale ranges from B-class on the lowest end to C-class ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. On Oct. 3, the sun released the most powerful solar flare this solar cycle, a colossal X9.05 ...

The ionospheric D-region, spanning approximately 60–95 km above Earth’s surface, is a dynamic boundary where complex photochemical processes influence radio wave propagation. Solar flares, through ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earlier this week, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO ...

Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are poised to strike Earth on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, sparking a minor geomagnetic storm as they interact with our planet's magnetic field. While technical ...