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NASA Probes Near Sun Safe from Triple Solar Eruption
By Denise Chow published
NASA's Messenger and Stereo-A space probes were not affected by three back-to-back solar storms, scientists say.
Sun Fires Off 3 Solar Eruptions Toward Mercury
By Denise Chow published
The three solar eruptions may deal a glancing blow to NASA's Messenger spacecraft at Mercury.
Sun Unleashes Biggest Solar Flare of the Year Yet
By Tariq Malik published
The powerful solar flare erupted from the sun at 3:16 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 11.
Sun Eruption Supercharges Northern Lights Displays This Weekend
By Tariq Malik published
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
By Tariq Malik published
A solar eruption aimed at Earth on Feb. 9, could spark auroras later this week.
Sun Grows Super-Hot 'Dragon Tail' in Amazing NASA Video
By Tariq Malik published
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory caught video of the monster filament erupting from the sun on Jan. 31.
Sun's 2013 Solar Storm Peak Expected to Hit Century Low
By Elizabeth Howell published
The sun's 11-year solar weather cycle is expected to hit its peak in 2013, but may fizzle compared to past events.
Giant Sun Eruption Captured in NASA Video
By Space.com Staff published
The huge solar eruption does not appear to be aimed at Earth, NASA says.
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