Solar eclipse sparks school to cancel classes
One university in Texas is scheduling a campus-wide viewing event for its students in place of classes.
College professors asked to cancel classes for solar eclipse
Some college students in West Lafayette, Indiana, could see their afternoon classes canceled on April 8.
Map shows warnings for people to stock up on food ahead of solar eclipse
At least four states have issued warnings for residents to stock up on food before the eclipse.
Solar eclipse school closures announced in these states
Hundreds of schools are set to close on April 8 when several states will fall into the shadow cast by the eclipse.
Texas judge warns pet owners before solar eclipse
The judge is expecting the county's population to triple after visitors arrive for next month's total eclipse.
Why Texas officials are so concerned about solar eclipse
Massive crowds are expected to put a significant strain on local resources.
Texas officials warn schools to close ahead of solar eclipse
Next month's total solar eclipse will attract thousands of viewers to one Texas county.
Texas official warns people to stock up on food ahead of solar eclipse
Thousands of people will flock to one Texas county in the path of totality to witness the eclipse.
Dermatologist reveals why your margarita may give you a rash
"Sun sensitivity is a common condition that can negatively impact a person's quality of life," dermatologist Brandon Adler said.
When does Daylight Saving Time start? Here's when clocks go forward in 2024
Every March, Americans in most states will spring clocks forward one hour, allowing for more daylight in the evening.
Map shows best 15 US states to see solar eclipse in 2024
The sun will be totally blocked from view in 12 states, while three others will see a partial eclipse.
Video shows rare "firefall" phenomenon at National Park
The phenomenon can be seen during mid to late February, when the sunset hits the waterfall at just the right angle to create this beautiful illusion.
Powerful solar flare causes radio blackout over western US
The X1.9-class solar flare was spat out from a magnetically active sunspot named AR3590, which also released an X1.7-class flare mere hours later.
Brightest object ever Discovered—500 trillion times more luminous than sun
This record-breaking quasar is also growing rapidly—by the size of one sun per day.
Solar radiation storm causing massive enduring radio blackout
A solar flare has triggered an event where protons slam into the ionosphere at the poles and ionize it, causing radio blackouts.
"Cannibal" solar storm cloud warning as scientists predict radio blackouts
The warning comes after a burst of activity from the sun's surface.
Man finds prehistoric hilltop tomb with "sun altar" lost for 180 years
The stones used to construct the megalithic tomb—which may be more than 4,000 years old—had seemingly vanished.
Photos show Alaskan town's first sunrise in 2 months
The sun rose at 1:09 p.m. local time in America's northernmost town.
Solar storm to hit Earth today causing GPS and radio disruption
A coronal mass ejection will trigger a geomagnetic storm, which can impact technology and cause the Northern Lights to be seen further south.
Extremely powerful New Year's Eve solar flare still causing radio blackouts
The X5-class solar flare has led to a polar cap absorption event, causing radio blackouts across the poles.
Sun burp to hit Earth after radio blackout from "strongest" flare in years
Sunday's event could lead to power-grid issues, radio blackouts and the northern lights stretching southwards.
"Cannibal" sun eruption to hit Earth Friday, may affect satellites, radio
The solar event could cause geomagnetic storms in the atmosphere that may have an impact on electronic communications.
NASA warns solar storm may hit Earth tomorrow as sunspots increase tenfold
A NASA model suggests that one of the coronal mass ejections spat out from the sun in recent days may be heading towards the Earth.
Artificial intelligence reveals first-ever image of unseen parts of the sun
The AI acts as a "virtual observatory," extrapolating the solar polar regions' appearance from neighboring areas we have imaged.
Why NASA will lose contact with its Mars Rovers for two days
NASA won't get updates from its space probes due to Mars being on the opposite side of the sun to Earth.
What time is the solar eclipse today? When to see "Ring of Fire" phenomenon
The sun, moon and Earth will align perfectly in an annular solar eclipse on October 14.
NOAA raises risk of strongest solar flares amid high sunspot activity
There is a 15 percent chance of X-class solar flares on Wednesday, and a 40 percent chance of M-class flares.
Neptune's strange disappearing clouds mystery might have been solved
Scientists have noticed that the disappearance and reappearance of clouds on Neptune may be correlated with the sun's solar cycle.
New comet approaching Earth might soon be visible to naked eye
This comet was only discovered on August 11 by amateur astronomer Hideo Nishimura, and is getting brighter in the sky as it approaches the Earth and sun.
Owner shares sweet reason corgi "loves" sunbathing in one particular spot
"He took a liking to laying on it. We call him the backyard bear as he loves to be in the garden," Heather Kerrison, from Toronto, told Newsweek.