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.

If the Sun were very different, we wouldn’t be here. A shorter-lived star wouldn't provide the opportunity for humanity to ...

NASA’s Eclipse Megamovie dataset from the 2024 total solar eclipse provides detailed observations of the Sun’s corona, including 52,469 photos from 143 volunteer-led observatories.

A 40-year study shows the Sun’s internal structure subtly shifts between quiet cycles, offering clues to future solar ...

The Sun, our closest star, has always been an intriguing entity for scientists to delve into. Its fiery blaze and elemental nature have been subjects of study for centuries. However, a recent ...

Every image you've ever seen of the sun is looking at its equator, because Earth's orbit sits there with a 7.25-degree tilt. That means humans have never had a good angle to view the sun's north and ...

When a dramatic solar video began circulating earlier this year, it looked like something out of science fiction: a bright filament at the Sun’s north pole appeared to shear away and whirl around the ...

If you were to take a random blob of gas and heat it to solar temperatures (roughly 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit [5,500 degrees Celsius] at the surface or over 27 million F [15 million C] in the core), ...