March 13, 2025
The good news is that the eclipse will be visible across much of the world, including parts of North and South America, Europe, and Africa.
February 28, 2025
[Alex on EARTHSKY.ORG] Sun activity archive for February 2025. A daily record of flaring, big filaments and prominences, and other sorts of activity, on our local star.
February 8, 2025
These myths and beliefs show how humans have always been intrigued by the night sky, and the lunar eclipse, in particular, has had a profound impact on storytelling, rituals, and culture.
January 31, 2025
[Alex on EARTHSKY.ORG] Sun activity archive for January 2025. A daily record of flaring, big filaments and prominences, and other sorts of activity, on our local star.
December 31, 2024
On January 4, 2025, at 13:28 UTC (8:28 a.m. EST or 5:28 a.m. PST), Earth's orbit will be at our closest point to the Sun for the year.
December 31, 2024
[Alex on EARTHSKY.ORG] Sun activity archive for December 2024. A daily record of flaring, big filaments and prominences, and other sorts of activity, on our local star.
December 28, 2024
We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 solar events based on three criteria: visual appeal, scientific significance, and impact on people.
December 24, 2024
Parker's unique ability to travel closer to the sun than any previous spacecraft has provided unprecedented data about the sun and its impact on the solar system.
December 19, 2024
The start of winter (northern hemisphere) and summer (southern hemisphere) occurs on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 09:21 UTC (4:21 a.m. EST).
December 6, 2024
Solar maximum, often shortened to solar max, is when the Sun's activity, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections, is highest in number and strength.
November 30, 2024
[Alex on EARTHSKY.ORG] Sun activity archive for October 2024. A daily record of flaring, big filaments and prominences, and other sorts of activity, on our local star.
October 31, 2024
[Alex on EARTHSKY.ORG] Sun activity archive for October 2024. A daily record of flaring, big filaments and prominences, and other sorts of activity, on our local star.