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Sun launches strongest solar flare of current cycle in monster X8.7-class eruption
By Brandon Specktor published
The strongest solar flare in half a decade just launched off the sun from the same sunspot group that triggered dazzling auroras last weekend. But don't expect northern lights this time around.
Strange, red-glowing planet may be 'melting from within,' scientists report
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Scientists have discovered a bizarre, red-glowing exoplanet named TOI-6713.01, which is loaded with active volcanoes and may be 'melting from within.'
Why are auroras different colors?
By Timothy Schmidt published
Auroras occur when charged solar particles bash into Earth's magnetic field and funnel toward the poles. The types of atoms these particles hit determines the color of light emitted.
'Extreme' geomagnetic storm that painted Earth with auroras this weekend was the most powerful in 21 years
By Harry Baker published
Between Friday (May 10) and Sunday (May 12), people across the world were treated to stunning aurora displays as Earth's magnetic field experienced its biggest disturbance since October 2003. The supercharged storm also messed with satellites and caused power grid irregularities.
James Webb telescope detects 1-of-a-kind atmosphere around 'Hell Planet' in distant star system
By Joanna Thompson published
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have discovered evidence of a carbon-rich atmosphere around the hellish world 55 Cancri e. This marks the best evidence yet of an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet.
32 strange places scientists are looking for aliens
By Isobel Whitcomb published
From planets and moons in our solar system to dying stars and parallel universes, here are some of the far-out places scientists are searching for alien life.
Space photo of the week: 'God's Hand' leaves astronomers scratching their heads
By Jamie Carter published
A new space photo captures "God's Hand", a cometary globule in the Gum Nebula, where stars are being born.
Why can't we see the far side of the moon?
By Skyler Ware published
Spacecraft have visited and photographed the far side of the moon, but why can't we see it from Earth?
'Severe' geomagnetic storm will bring widespread auroras this weekend after gigantic sunspot spits out 5 solar storms
By Harry Baker published
Space weather experts warn that Earth could experience one of its worst geomagnetic storms in years after a gigantic, frenzied sunspot released five back-to-back solar storms directly at our planet. The explosive event could trigger vibrant auroras across large parts of North America.
Gargantuan sunspot 15-Earths wide shoots powerful X-class flare toward Earth, triggering radio blackouts
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
A sunspot so big it rivals the gigantic sunspot responsible for the Carrington Event in 1859 has unleashed another X-class solar flare, triggering radio blackouts on Earth.
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