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Sun-Observing Satellite Uses Artificial Eclipse to Capture the Solar Wind
The Proba 3 mission flies two spacecraft in precise formation to create an artificial eclipse and obtain close views of the solar wind as it leaves the Sun.
The Solar Cycle Leaves Its Fingerprint on the Sun’s Interior
Astronomers have used 40 years’ worth of data to peer inside the Sun, revealing that the solar cycle can leave a distinct fingerprint beneath the visible surface.
Watch Stellar Explosions Near and Far (Videos)
New videos from the Solar Orbiter and the Chandra X-ray Observatory capture magnetic avalanches on the Sun and the exploding remnants of a star 17,000 light-years away.
Scientists Map the Sun’s Magnetic “Surface”
Where does the Sun end and the solar wind begin? Scientists have mapped the dynamic magnetic edge that bounds our star.
Never-Before-Seen Views of the Sun
New observatories in space and on the ground are providing us with our best views yet of the Sun — providing insight into puzzles that have remained unsolved for decades.
When Wildfires Imperil Our Night Skies, See Double and Variable Stars
As wildfire season expands, observers across much of the country try to make do.
Sharpest Images Yet of the Sun's Corona [VIDEOS]
New adaptive optics technology has resulted in the sharpest views yet of the solar corona.
Parker Solar Probe Swings By Sun in Closest Approach Yet
A Christmas Eve pass will take the Parker Solar Probe closer to the Sun than ever before.
Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson
New Coronagraph Is Observing the Sun
A new coronagraph mission is now orbiting Earth on a mission to provide direct observations of the Sun for space-weather forecasts.
New Forecast Resets Solar Cycle Expectations
A new forecast suggests that sunspot numbers, aurorae, and other solar activity will peak sooner and at a higher level than expected.
Parker Solar Probe Detects Source of Solar Wind
The Sun flings charged particles and accompanying magnetic fields into the solar system, but how? NASA's Parker Solar Probe dives in to find out.
The Sun Gets Its Close-up: Images from New Solar Telescope
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope shows some stunning detail on the Sun, including sunspots, fibrils, granules, and other solar textures.
The Sun's Ramping Up Activity — But Still Weaker Than in the Past
The Sun has recently experienced an uptick in activity, with lots of sunspots accompanied by flares, coronal mass ejections, and visible auroras — but experts still expect a mild solar cycle.
What Is the Sun Made Of? New Data Deepens Debate
New data from a detector tucked under a mountain in Italy has shed light on what's inside the Sun.
Chinese Observatory Will Study Violent Events on the Sun
China has sent up the ASO-S space observatory to study solar flares, eruptions, and the Sun’s magnetic field.
Mystery of the Sun's Chemical Makeup Lingers
Astronomers think they might have a solution to the conundrum of the Sun's chemical composition.
Spotting Dots on the Sun
You’ve heard of sunspots, but how about Sun dots? A recent solar mission has snapped photos of tiny, bright dots on the Sun, and astronomers are contemplating their cause.
How to Observe and Measure Naked-eye Sunspots
As Solar Cycle 25 ticks up, naked-eye sunspots are becoming more frequent. They're not only fun to observe, but with this simple method you can determine just how big they are. We also have news on a bright supernova!
How to Safely See a Solar Eclipse
Our star is an amazing object to observe, whether by eye or with optical aid. These time-tested tips will let you see the solar disk worry-free.
Explore the Night with Bob King
See the Sun from Other Stars
We journey to distant suns to look back at our solar system and see its place among the stars.
