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Astrophotographer captures stunning close-up views of sunspot region that spawned May's auroras

Check out these incredible close-up views of emerging sunspot AR3697 as it turns to face Earth. The scenes were captured by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy from his backyard in Arizona.

Space

Starmus 2024: Scientists and musicians unite in Bratislava to celebrate planet Earth

Here's what it was like to experience the Starmus Festival in Bratislava, where top scientists and musicians united to celebrate Earth with an overarching theme "The future of our home planet".

Space

How a giant sunspot unleashed solar storms that spawned global auroras that just dazzled us all

Intense solar activity generated the most extreme geomagnetic storm since 2003 on Friday (May 10), and the action could continue into this week. Here's how it happened.

Space

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'Extreme' solar storms cook up sweet Mother's Day auroras for Moms everywhere

Want to save all the calories from Mother's Day brunch? You can still "sweeten" her holiday with an opportunity to see the northern lights again tonight!

Space

Jaw-dropping northern lights from massive solar flares amaze skywatchers around the world. 'We have a very rare event on our hands.' (photos)

An aurora show like no other is playing out in the night sky this weekend, spawned by intense solar storms that are painting the sky spectacular hues of pinks, purples and greens.

Space

Totality was a total bust for me — but not for the reason you may think

My total solar eclipse 2024 experience could have been better. Though I was clouded out, it wasn't the worst thing to happen that day.

Space

Total solar eclipse 2024 thrills millions across North America (video, photos)

The total solar eclipse of 2024 thrilled millions of people who turned up to watch the celestial event unfold across North America.

Space

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An Expert's Guide To The Augusta Solar Eclipse

The upcoming Augusta solar eclipse takes place during Masters week, with Augusta National Golf Club around 400 miles from the path of totality

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Photographing the northern lights with the Sony A7R V

I tried the Sony A7R V camera and the FE 12-24mm f/4 G lens while hunting the northern lights in Sweden, here's what I found.

Space

Goodbye sun: What it's like to experience the polar night along Norway's rugged coastline

Find out what it's like to experience the polar night while hunting the northern lights along the Norwegian coast with Hurtigruten's Astronomy Voyage.

Space

Aurora hunting: What it's like to chase the northern lights along Norway's dramatic coastline

Experience the wonder of the northern lights aboard the iconic Hurtigruten Coastal Express. See what you can expect from an Astronomy Voyage and hear from the people who took part in this adventure to the top of the world.

Space

Northern lights (aurora borealis): what they are and how to see them

The northern lights are one of the most mesmerizing natural wonders you can witness firsthand.

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