On August 21, 2025, the Sun emitted what appeared to be a routine burst of radio-wave energy—the kind astronomers observe regularly and expect to fade within hours or days. But this signal refused to ...

"With ALMA, we can now see the atmosphere of a dying star with a level of clarity in a similar way to what we do for the sun." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a stunning time-lapse of a trio of solar eruptions exploding into space from the sun during an "artificial eclipse." The unique footage, captured by the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

The observations offer a rare glimpse into our solar system's early history. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Astronomers have ...

Artist’s conception of a magnetar surrounded by an accretion disk that is wobbling, or precessing, because of the effects of general relativity. Some models of magnetars suggest that high-speed jets ...