Sun news: BAM! M flare from the far side

Visible planets and night sky guide. See the moon near bright Jupiter and blazing Venus shortly after sunset this evening. And join us for an exciting video!

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

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.

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

Sun news for May 18, 2026: A coronal mass ejection is racing toward Earth. G1-G2 (minor-moderate) storms and auroras are possible overnight.

Sun news for May 11, 2026: An M5.8 (moderate) flare erupts from AR4436! A G1 (minor) storm and auroras are possible midweek. Stay alert!