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Hyperactive Sun Fires Off 3 Major Solar Flares in 1 Day
By Tariq Malik published
The giant solar flare late Monday (May 13), the strongest yet of 2013, is the the third major sun storm in 24 hours.
Sun Show: See Dramatic Solar Views in Live Webcast Today
By Miriam Kramer published
Check out views of the sun from the online Slooh Space Camera in a webcast Thursday.
Sun's Weather Cycle May Actually Peak Twice This Year
By Mike Wall published
Our star's current lull may just be the calm between two storms.
Spots on the Sun Firing Off Strong Solar Storms
By Space.com Staff published
Sunspots on the sun's surface are responsible for some recent major solar storms.
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