The sun has somewhat surprised forecasters today with a dramatic X-class solar flare from a newly emerging sunspot region.

A powerful X1.1-class solar flare was released by the sun on March 28, resulting in radio blackouts across North and South ...

An unexpected X-class solar flare from a new sunspot region caused widespread radio blackouts across the Americas today ...

Space experts are watching a sunspot region known as AR4046 which recently produced a significant solar flare and coronal mass ejection that had the potential to be as significant as the solar storm ...

Even if the specific monthly peak of the cycle has passed, it doesn't mean solar activity is over. Strong solar activity ...

As the sun reaches its solar maximum, a strong solar flare erupted on March 28, which may enhance the visibility of the ...

Auroras are possible over the U.S. tonight (March 25) as a "moderate" geomagnetic storm hits Earth. UPDATE: The Northern ...

The sun has been active in recent weeks, with active geomagnetic storms occurring in the northern regions of the U.S. The X1.1 solar flare on Friday shows that it is likely not Earth-directed.

Some U.S. states could be treated with a northern lights display due a minor geomagnetic storm on the sun, according to space ...