Recent news has highlighted various celestial events involving the Sun, such as solar storms, solar flares, and solar eclipses. These events have garnered attention due to their potential impacts on Earth, including disruptions to communication systems and the stunning visual displays of auroras. Additionally, astronomers have made discoveries related to the Sun, such as free-floating gas giant pairs in the Orion Nebula and the study of the Sun's outermost layers by India's Aditya-L1 mission.
The Sun is a star at the center of our Solar System, primarily composed of hot plasma and magnetic fields. It plays a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth by providing energy through processes like nuclear fusion. The Sun's activity, including sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections, can influence space weather and impact technology on Earth. Scientists study the Sun to better understand its behavior and predict potential space weather events that could affect our planet.
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Scientists say Speculoos-3 b exoplanet orbits a star that will be one of the last to shine when the universe grows cold and dark
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We may see them again in as soon as two weeks.
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Strong solar flares produce breathtaking displays across Europe and the US, with southern lights illuminating skies in New Zealand
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There may not be magnetic impacts on Earth due to solar storm
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Webb delivers with a new look on an iconic classic.
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Harry has been involved in six legal cases – over security, privacy, alleged libel and alleged unlawful information-gathering
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The next total solar eclipse will be Europe's first in 27 years.
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Orphaned baby wallabies are enjoying their new life at Perth Zoo in Australia, adorable footage shows. This video, taken from the zoo’s behind-the-scenes “creche cam”, shows five Tammar Wallaby joeys making themselves at home. The youngsters were di
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Protective eyewear was crucial to observe the total eclipse on Monday 8 April
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The celestial event was visible from Mexico to Maine, and was the first to darken the continent in seven years.
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The next eclipse won't come for 20 years, so people are shelling out for lodging and activities in the path of totality.
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Partial solar eclipse to cross over the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the west of England
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On April 8, parts of 13 U.S. states, Mexico and Canada will plunge into midday darkness. Miss this spectacle and you’ll have to wait till 2044 for the next one so close to home.
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Astronomers discover free-floating gas giant pairs in the Orion Nebula
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India's Aditya-L1 mission reaches Lagrange Point 1, beginning its comprehensive study of the sun's outermost layers.
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The Peregrine Mission One (PM1) will carry the Peregrine Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer (PITMS) to the moon, analyzing the lunar atmosphere and water movement.
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A massive solar flare temporarily disrupted radio communication on Earth, with potential for further impact
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A massive solar storm, or coronal mass ejection (CME), is predicted to hit Earth, potentially causing disruptions to communications and sparking vibrant auroras.
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A record-breaking gamma-ray burst, BOAT, originating 2.4 billion light-years away, caused changes in Earth's upper atmosphere.
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Ancient tree rings show evidence of a massive solar storm 14,300 years ago, with potential catastrophic impact on modern technology.