How does a compass work in space? From the moon to Venus, here’s how a compass would work beyond Earth’s magnetic field.

The Sun periodically ejects huge bubbles of plasma from its surface that contain an intense magnetic field. These events are called coronal mass ...

The Sun periodically ejects huge bubbles of plasma from its surface that contain an intense magnetic field. These events are ...

Two bands of radiation called the Van Allen belts encircle Earth. After a May 2024 solar superstorm, two more showed up between those belts.

Astronomers have unlocked a new way to explore alien worlds by mapping the 3D structure of an exoplanet’s atmosphere for the ...

Launched into Earth's orbit last June, GOES-19 is the newest addition to NOAA's fleet, equipped with a sensor called the ...

NASA's Juno Probe captured a cloud formation on Jupiter resembling a dolphin, seen by Brian Swift and Sean Doran. This ...

About 9,200 years ago, Earth experienced an intense solar storm. Scientists are now emphasizing that humanity is not prepared ...

Approximately 9,200 years ago, the Earth was struck by an intense solar storm. Scientists are now highlighting that humanity ...

NEW ORLEANS — Solar sails that allow satellites to glide on the light from the sun could soon become a reality. The ...

Scientists discovered tiny jets on the Sun that power both fast and slow solar wind. These jets eject particles and shape ...

There's a good chance the northern lights will be visible in the United States on Valentine's Day 2025. Here's why, and where to look for them.