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Sun Unleashes Monster Solar Flare, Biggest of 2014
The sun erupted with a major solar flare on Tuesday (Feb. 25), an X4.9 solar flare that is the biggest sun storms of the year. See how a familiar sunspot triggered the massive solar storm here.
Sun Unleashes 1st Major Solar Flare of 2014 (Video)
A massive solar flare erupted from the sun on Tuesday (Jan. 7), rising up from what appears to be one of the largest sunspot groups seen on the star's surface in a decade, NASA officials say.
Extreme Solar Storm Could Cause Widespread Disruptions on Earth
A large coronal mass ejection from the active sun could affect entire continents, scientists say.
Sun Fires Off 3 Solar Eruptions Toward Mercury
The three solar eruptions may deal a glancing blow to NASA's Messenger spacecraft at Mercury.
Sun Eruption Supercharges Northern Lights Displays This Weekend
The massive solar eruption on March 15 sent charged particles toward the Earth at 3.2 million mph, NASA says.
Sun Unleashes Solar Eruption at Earth During Long Flare
A solar eruption aimed at Earth on Feb. 9, could spark auroras later this week.
Sun's 2013 Solar Storm Peak Expected to Hit Century Low
The sun's 11-year solar weather cycle is expected to hit its peak in 2013, but may fizzle compared to past events.
