NASA launches satellites to learn more about magnetic reconnection, which will help better predict geomagnetic storms.

The Sun, an ever-burning ball of gas at the center of our solar system, has always fascinated people. But now, scientists are ...

Last year, the Sun delivered an impressive spectacle with a series of powerful solar flares. These events led to the formation of a major geomagnetic storm that struck Earth on May 10, 2024.

And a 1972 solar storm may have detonated magnetic U.S. sea mines off the coast of Vietnam. Space weather experts aren’t able to predict a solar storm months in advance.

Solar storms can bring more than colorful lights to Earth. When fast-moving particles and plasma slam into Earth’s magnetic field, they can temporarily disrupt the power grid.

NEW YORK — A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night. The sun earlier this week burped out huge bursts of ener ...

NEW YORK – A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night. The sun earlier this week burped out huge bursts of ...