Far above the Sun’s bright surface, a steady stream of charged particles accelerates into space. This outflow, known as the solar wind, starts nearly motionless and then races outward at hundreds of ...

Using the combined might of spacecraft scattered across the Solar System, scientists have built the most detailed map yet of the boundary where the Sun's magnetic push no longer accelerates the solar ...

Astronomers have produced the first continuous, two-dimensional maps of the outer edge of the sun's atmosphere, a shifting, frothy boundary that marks where solar winds escape the sun's magnetic grasp ...

The sun may too bright and too powerful for us to look at with the naked eye, even from nearly 92 million miles away on Earth, but a solar orbiter recently got an unprecedented up-close glimpse of the ...

This study provides an unparalleled estimate of the magnitude, structure, and evolution of magnetic fields inside the Sun ...

The path of totality for the upcoming solar eclipse has shifted once more accurate calculations were made by a solar eclipse expert, meaning that some people expecting to observe the astronomical ...

A total solar eclipse will sweep across the United States on Monday, treating 13 states from Texas to Maine to a stunning celestial show. During the eclipse, the moon will cast its shadow on parts of ...

These 2024 solar eclipse maps will help you make the best decision about where and how to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday (April 8). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Millions of Americans may have the chance to witness a partial solar eclipse on March 29, when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, temporarily obscuring part of the solar disk. While not as ...

Using the Parker Solar Probe and other near-Earth spacecraft, scientists have made and validated the first 2D maps of the Sun's outer surface, leading to unprecedented insight into how and where the ...