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Latest about coronal mass ejections
'Cannibal' coronal mass ejection will hit Earth at nearly 2 million mph, scientists say
By Ben Turner published
The giant solar flare is a combination of two massive ejections from the sun's surface.
Scientists' 1st-ever view of sun's middle corona could sharpen space weather forecasts
By Samantha Mathewson published
Recent telescope views shed new light on the sun's elusive middle corona that could prove beneficial to space weather forecasts.
First New Sunspots in 40 Days Herald Coming Solar Cycle
By Tom Metcalfe published
Two new sunspots have ended a long period of relative quiet on the surface of our blazing host star, heralding the start of a new 11-year cycle of sunspot activity.
An Alien Star Was Just Caught Shooting an Enormous Plasma Blast into Space
By Rafi Letzter published
This observation, the first ever of an alien coronal mass ejection, reveals new details about how stars other than our sun behave.
Mystery of Whale and Dolphin Strandings May Hinge on NASA Data
By Samantha Mathewson published
Are huge balls of charged gas launched from the sun steering these marine animals off course?
Storm Warning: Solar Outburst Could Scramble Earth's Communications
By Stephanie Pappas published
A solar flare and potential coronal mass ejection could black out some communications.
Sun Blasts Out 2016's Strongest Flare (Video)
By Tariq Malik published
The sun fired off its strongest solar flare of 2016 during an active weekend that saw three eruptions from star's surface.
Spectacular Auroras Light Up Alaska Skies (Photos)
By Jeanna Bryner published
The solar storms currently affecting Earth have created stunning northern lights displays for skywatchers.
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