Northern lights occur when a solar flare interacts with Earth's atmosphere.

Sunspot AR3184 erupted with an X1.9-class solar flare. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured the fireworks. The sunspot has been very active since it rotated into SDO's view. Credit: ...

The flares are coming from a solar region that was created in late January.

In India, Indian Space Research Organisation said it is closely tracking the situation and warned of possible radio blackouts ...

The Sun released a strong solar flare on Tuesday, Feb. 3, following several eruptions in the preceding days, prompting ...

This Feb. 4, 2026, image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures a strong solar flare erupting from the star.

Space weather has seen a flurry of activity this week. An explosive solar flare that erupted Tuesday, just two days after the ...

The Sun has released four powerful X-class solar flares in just two days, alarming scientists worldwide. Experts warn these eruptions may disrupt satellites, communication systems and power grids as ...

A new sunspot group has quickly grown and is spewing out the most intense type of solar flare. Effects on Earth are forecast ...

Multiple M-class and X-class solar flares erupted within 24 hours as an active sunspot released intense radiation affecting Earth’s upper atmosphere and radio communications.

An impulsive X4.2 solar flare sparked strong radio blackouts across Africa and Europe as the giant sunspot continues to rage.