Sunspots AR3664 and AR3663 have been erupting with X- and M-class solar flares. Both sunspots are Earth-facing and could ...

Medieval records of the northern lights extending as far as Japan have led researchers to evidence for a powerful burst of ...

Tree rings have become one of science’s best tools for tracking ancient solar storms. When the Sun hurls charged particles at Earth, the evidence ends up locked inside wood – detectable centuries ...

A burn ban and drought conditions prompted concert organizers to replace the traditional fireworks finale with a synchronized ...

Drought conditions across the Suncoast are prompting changes in upcoming celebrations, replacing fireworks with LED lights. The Venice Symphony announced that instead of fireworks, its Patriotic Pops ...

Eruptions from sunspot AR3664 have created a geomagnetic storm that is delivering jaw-dropping northern lights on Earth. The ...

The flares in the worst-case scenarios can affect other technical apparatus such as satellites, power grid outputs and GPS.' ...

America will mark its milestone birthday this summer with a bang. Ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary, firework ...

A red aurora over Engaru, Hokkaido, Japan, similar to those documented throughout history, which helped the researchers reconstruct past solar activity Tomohiro M. Nakayama In February of 1204, ...

Every century or so, a solar event is strong enough to knock out satellites and even terrestrial power grids. Are we ready? Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...