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10 signs the sun is gearing up for its explosive peak — the solar maximum
By Harry Baker published
Experts believe the upcoming solar maximum could be more active and arrive sooner than previously expected. Here are some of the signs indicating they are right.
Solar maximum could hit us harder and sooner than we thought. How dangerous will the sun's chaotic peak be?
By Harry Baker published
The sun is quickly approaching a major peak in solar activity. Experts warn it could potentially begin by the end of 2023, years before initial predictions suggested.
Earth's thermosphere reaches highest temperature in 20 years after being bombarded by solar storms
By Harry Baker published
The atmospheric temperature spike, which was caused by geomagnetic storms triggered by the sun, suggests the "solar maximum" is fast approaching.
Bizarre object hotter than the sun is orbiting a distant star at breakneck speed
By Joanna Thompson published
Scientists have discovered a weird celestial object that's blurring the line between planet and star.
Aliens might be using a nearby supernova to get our attention, new study suggests
By Briley Lewis published
SN 2023ixf is the closest supernova to Earth in more than a decade — and the perfect excuse for intelligent aliens to get our attention, new SETI research suggests.
2 planets will align with the 'Earth-shining' moon on the summer solstice. Here's how to watch.
By Jamie Carter published
Astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere begins with the closest alignments of Mars, Venus and the 'Earth-shining' crescent moon until 2028.
For a billion years, Earth may have had 19-hour days. Here's why.
By Kiley Price published
Days were once five hours shorter than they are now due to the moon's proximity to Earth, a new study suggests.
'Hot Jupiter' planet killed and ate its Mercury-sized neighbor
By Robert Lea published
A new analysis of the Jupiter-sized exoplanet WASP-76 b reveals that the world is carrying the remains of its long-lost neighbor in its atmosphere.
Could Earth be inside a black hole?
By Donavyn Coffey published
And for that matter, could our universe be inside a black hole?
NASA's Curiosity rover snaps extremely detailed 'postcard' of Martian landscape after waking up from a 'brain-boosting nap'
By Harry Baker published
The new panorama snapped by NASA's Curiosity rover combines photos from two different times of day to create a highly detailed image of the Red Planet.
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