Our Fierce Sun: 12 Months of Explosive Activity

In a dramatic new composite image released by NASA, 23 high-definition observations of our nearest star have been compiled creating the mother of all solar portraits.

Feb 17, 2016 05:06 PM ET //

Nov 16, 2015 12:28 PM ET //

We could find small planets close to Earth using a new technique being tested on our own sun.

Aug 17, 2015 10:03 PM ET //

An astrophotographer spotted a beautifully-formed solar prominence that looks like a giant version of the famous Parisian landmark.

Jul 8, 2015 02:18 PM ET //

A space telescope designed to look into the furthest-most reaches of space at some of the most energetic phenomena in the known universe has, once again, been turned to face our nearest star.

Jun 1, 2015 03:00 PM ET //

A giant eruption from the sun that scientists thought would hit Earth in 2014 missed because the sun's magnetic field channeled it away from the planet in an unexpected way.

May 13, 2015 09:06 PM ET //

Astronomers studying stars like our sun that are known to generate powerful 'superflares' have also discovered that these superflares are likely associated with monster 'starspots.'

May 6, 2015 07:46 AM ET //

After a long period of calm, the sun awoke from its slumber and erupted with one of the most powerful solar flares of the year on Tuesday.

Mar 2, 2015 11:00 AM ET //

This image isn't a close-up from the garden, but an active area of strong magnetic fields on the sun's chromosphere.

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