A rare geological event occurs every 300,000 years or so: the Earth’s magnetic poles flip. The magnetic poles are the two ...

We Earthlings see the sun every day of our lives—but gaining a truly new view of our star is a rare and precious thing. So ...

The updated version of the World Magnetic Model was released on Dec. 17, with a new prediction of how the magnetic north pole will shift over the next five years. Here's why it was changed.

"We didn't know what exactly to expect from these first observations – the sun's poles are literally terra incognita,” Sami ...

“When the sun is at its minimum, you have a north pole and a south pole, each with its own magnetic polarity,” said Anik De Groof, Solar Orbiter’s mission manager.

The peak of Solar Cycle 25 is coming and it could mean an uptick in geomagnetic storms. Could Tennessee see the aurora ...

Here is everything to know about the northern lights this week, including whether they will be visible in Arizona. The northern lights will actually be visible in 15 states tonight: Alaska. Washington ...

An astrophotographer has captured an extremely rare and "difficult" photo of a solar flare exploding from the sun at the ...

Russia's full-scale invasion may have turned Ukraine into the world's largest minefield. As of March 2025, Ukraine’s ...

Moderate solar storm may create northern lights viewing opportunities. Find out when and where to look for this celestial ...

Northern Lights forecast predicts aurora displays across 14 U.S. states tonight. Get viewing tips, locations, and timing for ...

The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter spacecraft returns first-ever data of the Sun collected from a 17-degree tilted ...