Of all the things to worry about, the explosion of our sun is perhaps one of the least pressing. The Earth has seen five massive extinction events, and it's therefore natural to wonder whether we, as ...

People sometimes ask what would happen if the Sun suddenly exploded, often after seeing a dramatic film or picture online. It ...

Earlier this year, Earth experienced two geomagnetic storms caused by outbursts of radiation from the Sun, which had an impact on satellites in space and communication systems on the ground. As it ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: NASA/SDO Two loops of "dark" plasma exploded from the sun yesterday (July 21), and a NASA ...

Imagining every drop of Earth’s water hurled into the Sun sounds like a last-ditch cosmic fire extinguisher, but the physics ...

The sunspot AR3835 erupted on Sunday (Sept. 22) during Earth's equinox when a glancing blow can cause a geomagnetic storm. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...