Every total solar eclipse is different. While the silhouette of the moon passing across the sun barely changes, the moment our natural satellite covers the entire solar disk, something spectacular ...

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare — seen as the bright flash toward the upper middle — on Feb. 4, 2026. Scientists studying nearly 50 years of solar activity data ...

WAITING for solar fireworks to reach a grand finale next year? Um, sorry, looks like you already missed them. Structures in the sun’s corona indicate that the peak in our star’s latest cycle of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Caption: The highest-resolution image of the Sun's surface ...

Today's total solar eclipse will be the best since 1999 - but some places have a better view than others. Follow the build-up below and find key safety tips if you're planning to watch.

Many retailers are completely sold out of specialised eclipse-safe specs, with experts warning people not to look directly at the Sun ...