Scientists have revealed their analysis of the first close-up view of the Sun's south pole. ESA's spacecraft Solar Orbiter had its first clear view of the region in March. Analysis of the data has now ...

Astrophotographer Mark Johnston has captured a mesmerizing view of the sun, this time showing a cloud of hydrogen plasma twisting and dancing above the solar surface, suspended by powerful magnetic ...

On Christmas Eve of last year, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made spaceflight history, flying by the Sun at a record-setting distance of just 3.8 million miles (6.12 million kilometers) from the solar ...

"Parker Solar Probe has once again transported us into the dynamic atmosphere of our closest star." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

On its record-breaking approach to the sun late last year, NASA's Parker Solar Probe captured stunning new images from within the sun's atmosphere. These newly released images—taken closer to the sun ...

You’ve probably seen closeup images of the Sun before, revealing sunspots, solar storms or something else entirely. But you’ve never seen the Sun quite like this. These images were recently captured ...

Astrophotography often brings us closer to the wonders of space, but some images stand out more than others. Mark Johnston, a dedicated astrophotographer, has recently captured a breathtaking view of ...

"Solar Orbiter can now provide this missing piece of the puzzle." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In a striking new view from ...

Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3. The sun will appear larger in the sky than on any ...

Ryan French receives funding from NASA. On Sept. 24, 2025, NASA launched two new missions to study the influence of the Sun on the solar system, with further missions scheduled for 2026 and beyond.

A staggering 250,000 kilometers per hour was the speed at which the comet had rushed through the inner solar system near the Sun–a reminder of how extreme velocities set interstellar visitors apart ...