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NASA has debunked rumours about an "internet apocalypse" caused by solar storms, that could disrupt global connectivity for months. While a severe solar storm is unlikely, its potential economic impact in the US alone could be $11bn per day. Computer science professor Sangeetha Abdu Jyothi, author of the paper Solar Superstorms: Planning for an Internet Apocalypse, has said that such events have not been experienced before, so the response of infrastructure to such events remains unkno...

A giant sunspot grew 10 times wider than Earth in just 48 hours, then spat an X-class solar flare right at us.

Is humanity ready for the upcoming Solar Maximum? The Sun may negatively affect our lives more by 2024. Astronomers and experts determined that the Sun will enter its most energetic phase and when its magnetic field is weakest by the end of 2023, a year more than expected.

We have all been fascinated by the idea of humans living on Mars for a long time. A recent study conducted by UCLA researchers, however, reveals significant difficulties that must be rectified before long-term residence is feasible.

It’s storm season on the Sun: Here’s everything you need to know about the Sun’s 11-year cycle and why we’re seeing so many aurorae.

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.

Recent vivid and strong aurora australis events have captured the attention of hundreds of lucky star gazers. And the events are likely to increase over the next two years.

Alan Willison, of Hertford Astronomy Group, explores the mythology of royalty through astronomy and constellations ahead of the Kings Coronation.

There is a "growing" chance the aurora will light up Highland skies on Thursday – with a new moon and clear weather making for perfect conditions.

Thursday has been a nice day in the D.C. region, weather-wise. But a strong geomagnetic storm is currently underway that could produce an aurora over parts of the country.