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Ready, Set, Action! Our Sun is the Star in Dazzling Simulation
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NASA supercomputers are shedding light on what causes some of the Sun’s most complex behaviors. Using data from the suite…

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Track the Solar Cycle with Sunspots
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Participate in sunspot-counting activities using NASA telescopes or your own.

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NASA, NOAA: Sun Reaches Maximum Phase in 11-Year Solar Cycle
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In a teleconference with reporters on Tuesday, representatives from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the international…

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How NASA Tracked the Most Intense Solar Storm in Decades
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May 2024 has already proven to be a particularly stormy month for our Sun. During the first full week of…

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NASA Observations Find What Helps Heat Roots of ‘Moss’ on Sun
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Did you know the Sun has moss? Due to its resemblance to the earthly plants, scientists have named a small-scale,…

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Sun Series: What is Space Weather?
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From Earth, the Sun can seem steady and predictable. But when you look at our star close up, there’s a…

How NASA’s Roman Telescope Will Measure Ages of Stars
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Guessing your age might be a popular carnival game, but for astronomers it’s a real challenge to determine the ages…

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NASA-Supported Team Discovers Aurora-Like Radio Bursts Above Sunspot
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A NASA-funded team of scientists has discovered long-lasting radio signals emanating from the Sun that are similar to those associated…

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