Surprise! Tiny world with an atmosphere in outer solar system

Sun news for May 9, 2026: Returning powerhouse AR4419 peeks over the northeast horizon. AR4432 fires all 18 flares in the past day. Stay tuned!

The 1st May full moon happens on May 1. It’ll look full on the nights before and after that, too. The 2nd May full moon – a Blue Moon – will fall on May 30-31.

Stardust in Antarctica reveals the presence of an element that is not naturally made on Earth. But it is created in supernovas. Read more about the evidence.

We’re expecting multiple days of severe weather across the Plains and Midwest this weekend and into early next week. Find out more here.

Comet R3 PanSTARRS is closest to Earth on April 26. See a cool image from a sun-watching spacecraft, and these fantastic community photos.

Sun news for June 4, 2026: A cannibal CME heading for Earth! Up to G3 (strong) storms are possible tonight. Prepare for auroras!