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New observations are helping scientists peer beneath the Sun’s surface, revealing where its magnetic activity may truly begin ...

The unexpected surge of solar activity during the ongoing solar maximum may be tied to a lesser-known, 100-year-long cycle that is just beginning to ramp up again, a new study suggests. If that's true ...

A century of solar observations from Kodaikanal Solar Observatory and modern satellite data reveal patterns in the Sun’s polar magnetic activity, aiding predictions of future solar cycles.

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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 ...

It appears as though the solar maximum has occurred in this solar cycle. NOAA has updated the forecast for the rest of Solar Cycle 25. A solar cycle lasts on average 11 years from bottom to peak and ...

A year ago this weekend, the sun’s activity created some of the most spectacular auroras on record, with displays visible as far south as Florida. The incredible spectacles last May (and another ...

The Northern Lights may ramp up in intensity for the next 50 years as the sun potentially enters a new long-term phase of heightened activity, suggests a new study by solar scientists. The night sky ...

The sun has become more and more active over the last 16 years, in a turn that surprised scientists and could affect space weather and technology on Earth, NASA announced this week. A new research, ...