Earthquakes are well understood, but very hard to predict. Instead of looking at tectonic pressure or fracking, researchers in Japan have postulated a new source that could be triggering quakes: solar ...

This Feb. 4, 2026, image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures a strong solar flare erupting from the star. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy that can, along with other types ...

Space weather has seen a flurry of activity this week. An explosive solar flare that erupted Tuesday, just two days after the sun unleashed one of its most powerful flares, temporarily disrupted ...

Scientists say this powerful surge in solar activity could set the stage for the northern lights to appear as early as Thursday, Feb. 5 Getty The sun unleashed multiple powerful X-class solar flares, ...

An intense solar flare erupted from a spot on the sun on Sunday, triggering radio blackouts across the South Pacific Ocean—and now scientists are warning of geomagnetic storms in the coming days. The ...

Dozens of powerful flares are emerging from a new cluster of activity on the sun, producing stunning photos and sparking concerns about potential risks for global navigation, radio signals and the ...

The sun emitted some of the most powerful solar flares this week, NASA announced. The star emitted three strong solar flares on Sunday, Feb. 1, peaking at 7:33 a.m. ET, 6:37 p.m. ET and 7:36 p.m. ET, ...

Space scientists have announced that the Sun has fired four massive solar flares. The outbursts were captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory spacecraft, which monitors our star’s activity for ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. A member of the public looks at Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, while standing on a ...

The sun is putting on a show. On Sunday the star unleashed several strong and bright solar flares, including one of the most powerful eruptions seen in decades. Far from the steadily glowing orb we ...