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ISRO has opened the first Announcement of Opportunity for Aditya-L1, inviting scientists to propose studies using solar observations, advancing India’s role in understanding the Sun and space weather.

Scientists track Sun’s most active region for record 94 days

Scientists observed a single solar active region continuously for 94 days, revealing how magnetic fields grow and trigger massive flares. This unprecedented study could improve space weather forecasting and protect Earth’s technology.

Sun’s hidden boundary revealed for the first time by scientists

Scientists have mapped the Sun’s invisible outer boundary for the first time, revealing a chaotic edge where solar wind escapes magnetic control, reshaping how to understand space weather and stellar behaviour.

Why do days get shorter in Winters? Science Explained for Kids

Days in winters are short because of Earth’s tilt. Learn why sunlight lasts less time, nights grow longer and the Winter Solstice happens.

Comet 3I/ATLAS grows more active in new NASA, ESA images ahead of close Earth encounter

Discovered in late June and confirmed as the third known interstellar object in July, 3I/ATLAS has raced through the inner solar system at roughly 130,000 mph.

Astronomers discover second-fastest asteroid orbiting the Sun

Astronomers have detected a skyscraper-sized asteroid hidden near the Sun, racing around our star extremely fast and raising planetary defence concerns.

Young star's plasma ejections provide glimpses of Sun’s history

A young Sun-like star ejected both hot (100 000 K) and cool (10 000 K) plasma in a single event, offering new insight into how early stellar storms shaped planetary atmospheres.

Scientists uncover what drives coronal rain on the Sun

Researchers discover shifting elemental abundances, such as iron and magnesium, drive coronal rain on the Sun, challenging established models of solar behaviour.

Solar tornadoes could trigger hidden geomagnetic storms

New models show interplanetary solar tornadoes may trigger geomagnetic storms capable of disrupting satellites, electricity networks and global communications.

Our Solar System lies inside a mysterious protective bubble and scientists have mapped its edge

ur Solar System is wrapped in such a shield, a bubble created by the Sun. Known as the heliosphere, it extends billions of kilometres into space and protects life on Earth.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe "safe" after making the historic closest-ever approach to the Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe achieves historic closest approach to the Sun, venturing 3.8 million miles from the surface to unlock secrets of the Sun's intense heat and solar wind.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe will make its closest-ever sun approach on Christmas Eve, but why is its success a mystery to us?

Nasa's Parker Solar Probe gears up for record-breaking solar flyby on Dec 24, exploring Sun's corona at 3.8 million miles from solar surface.

Annual solar eclipse 2024: 'Ring of fire' stuns people all over the world, see breathtaking pics

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, the world witnessed a breathtaking celestial event—the final annular solar eclipse of the year, known as the 'Ring of Fire.'

Scientists discover a mysterious, fastest-growing object, trillion times brighter than the sun; find out more here

Detected with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT), this discovery has amazed scientists with its intense light and rapid expansion.

Viral video shows '7 suns' blazing in the sky: the atmospheric illusion of 'sun dogs'

Despite the otherworldly appearance, experts have clarified that this is not an astronomical phenomenon but rather an optical illusion.

Eta Carinae - A star 100 times Sun is ready to explode; to be visible from Earth

Astronomers are closely monitoring Eta Carinae, a hypergiant star 100 times the mass of our Sun, on the brink of a potential spectacular explosion. Located 7,500 light-years away in the Carina Nebula, its eventual supernova could outshine any observed in recent history.

Sun releases 2 powerful X-class flares; watch video here

The sun has unleashed two powerful X-class solar flares recently, raising both scientific interest and potential concerns about their effects on Earth.

Stunning 236,000 mile-high solar plasma wall of Sun got captured by astrophotographer

A stunning 236,000-mile-high solar plasma wall of the Sun was captured by an astrophotographer named Argentinan Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau. He is 51 years old and took this photo on Wednesday 17 July.

Rare Saturn Lunar Eclipse 2024: When is Shani Chandragrahan? Date, Time, Significance, and More

Shani Chandragrahan 2024: On July 24-25, 2024, India will witness the rare Saturn Lunar Eclipse from 1:30 AM to 2:25 AM. Saturn will be hidden behind the Moon, offering a unique viewing opportunity.

On July 18, a geomagnetic disturbance might occur due to a massive coronal hole on the Sun

According to the forecast of the Space Weather Prediction Centre (SWPC), it was reported that on July 18, there will be a geomagnetic disturbance on Earth. This will be caused due to the Sun having fired off two coronal mass ejections (CMEs).

NASA revealed that the Earth does not revolve around the Sun, but rather something else

NASA has revealed new insights on planetary motion, according to the organization our home planet Earth doesn't orbit around the sun. The sun is the most massive body in our solar system and is also the centre of our solar system..

Comet C/2023 A3 visible from Earth might break apart before it gets closer to our home planet

A comet named C/2023 A3 also referred to as Tsuchinshan–ATLAS which is brighter than Jupiter will come towards Earth and might break apart before closer to our planet on October 12. The comet will make an extremely close approach to Earth around 70.6 million kilometres (43.9 million miles), the comet's brightness will give a mesmerising view to the stargazers while it passes by Earth.

Solar eclipse 2024: When is the next solar eclipse and why is it significant?

A celestial event is going to take place on Oct. 2, 2024. An annual solar eclipse will take place in parts of the South Pacific, South America, the Atlantic Ocean, and Antarctica. Skygazer can watch this event happen on this day.

One of the strongest solar storms in history struck the Earth's surface this May

May 2024 has already been notably stormy for our sun. This month, solar flares have released charged particles and magnetic fields as clouds directed toward the Earth's surface. One of the strongest solar storms in recent history, struck the surface of the Earth and managed to trigger the series of Auroras that were witnessed in several parts of the world, including in the northern parts of India.

Sunscreen: Tips to protect your skin with full light technology this summer

Sunscreen is an essential tool for protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun. By selecting the right sunscreen and using it correctly, one can reduce the risk of sunburn, premature aging, and even skin cancer. So, don't let the sun get the best of you - grab your sunscreen and enjoy the outdoors with confidence.