(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Dagomar Degroot, Georgetown University (THE CONVERSATION) In May 2024, part of the Sun ...

For a long stretch of time, scientists were under the impression that our star was slowly entering hibernation. Known as the "deep solar minimum," this period started in the 1980s and ended in 2008.

A powerful geomagnetic storm is causing the northern lights to be visible across the United States. While creating beautiful auroras, intense solar storms can also threaten power grids and ...

The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center similarly upgraded its forecast from G3, meaning “strong,” to G4, indicating “severe” conditions, for Wednesday. Meanwhile, the British Geological Society says ...

A massive solar storm has delayed the launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket for a second time. The rocket is scheduled to carry NASA's ESCAPADE twin satellites on a mission to Mars. The Space ...