Astronomers solve the mystery of why the Sun’s outer atmosphere is far hotter than its surface
The mystery of why the Sun’s outer atmosphere is far hotter than its surface has long puzzled scientists.…
Total Solar Eclipses Can Trigger Dawn Behavior in Birds, Scientists Say
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse disrupted light-dark cycles for North American birds during the lead-up…
Photographers Capture the Sun and Moon Dancing Together Over 12 Months
This slightly cropped version of the project shows the swing of the Sun and the Moon as they…
Astronomers spot black hole eating up to 3,000 Suns every year
Deep in the distant universe, astronomers have found a black hole that seems to be breaking the usual…
Cosmic Wonders Abound in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest — Colossal
From aurora borealis to the Milky Way to distant nebulae, cosmic phenomena induces wonder like little else. When…
Solar Flares Are 6.5 Times Hotter Than We Thought
A solar limb flare with a comparatable scale of Earth. Credit: Created by Alexander Russell (University of Andrews)…
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners Capture Mesmerizing Galaxies and Amazing Aurora
The Royal Observatory Greenwich’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 17 contest showcases the best astronomical and night…
Astronomers spot a star’s birth jets 26,000 light-years from sun
For the first time, a team of Japanese astronomers has captured clear images of jets and outflows from…
Solar Orbiter traces Sun’s energetic electrons to dual eruptions
The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has traced floods of energetic electrons hurled out by the Sun…
Scientists Finally Solve the Mystery of the Sun’s Fastest Particles
ESA’s Solar Orbiter revealed how the Sun launches two distinct streams of high-energy electrons, solving a key mystery…
How small is Earth? Exploring the vast scale of galaxies, clusters and beyond
From the ground beneath our feet to the farthest reaches of intergalactic space, the universe stretches far beyond…
The Sun’s Hidden Threads Revealed in Stunning Solar Flare Images
For the first time, astronomers have directly observed the Sun’s tiniest magnetic loops, hidden inside a massive solar…