Solar activity is likely to be on the decline all the way to 2030, which will mark the end of Solar Cycle 25.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An image taken by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Orbiter spacecraft shows a powerful solar flare produced on May 11, 2024, during a spate ...

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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 ...

With solar maximum all-but-confirmed to have taken place in 2024 and 2025, the activity on the surface of the Sun appears to ...

Astronomers track the sun's 11-year cycle by counting sunspots. Also, we're expecting a strong geomagnetic storm and aurora to arrive on Saturday night. Multiple sunspot groups — 13 in all — speckle ...

Solar observers are in for an electrifying time. The total solar eclipse will grace North America on April 8th, and with our celestial neighbor entering a phase of heightened activity known as a solar ...

Solar cycles, characterized by fluctuating sunspot activity, occur approximately every 11 years, although their duration varies between 8 and 14 years. The study of solar cycles dates back to the ...

People in the U.S. were treated to stunning auroras last week when a powerful geomagnetic storm pushed the celestial displays as far south as Florida and Mexico. The spectacle was particularly ...