Solar flares, the sudden bursts of radiation that erupt from the Sun’s atmosphere, have become a topic of intense scrutiny for scientists. The potential of these flares to disrupt power grids and ...

A high-powered solar flare erupted from the sun last week, causing a major radio blackout in Europe and Asia. The eruption happened at 3:25 a.m., meaning that the sun wasn't in the Texas sky at the ...

Waves of solar flares keep pouring out of the sun, sparking "rolling" radio blackouts across the world. Active sunspot regions on the sun's surface are responsible for the flares, which are classified ...

There are many things with spots: Dalmatians, leopards, ladybugs, overripe bananas, and guys with bald spots are all great examples. Another thing with spots is the Sun! That's right! The Sun, as it ...

There is a chance of powerful X-class solar flares that are capable of causing radio blackouts over the next three days, according to forecasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Solar flares are a great reminder of our sun’s truly immense power ...

The sun is not a static, tranquil sphere of gas, but an active, turbulent star with magnetic fields that twist and snap in powerful eruptions. Among the most striking and energetic of these eruptions ...