Sun

Watching the sun, stars, Moon—and dust bunnies!

The Latest News for Solar Cycle 25

The Three Different Types of Twilight

Where the Northern Lights Are Visible, and What Causes the Auroras

This bizarre day is full of amazing sky-related stuff

Positive benefits of being out in the Sun

When Earth is Closest and Farthest from the Sun in 2025

Curious Ways Our Ancestors Tracked the Seasons

What is the Sun made of? And other burning questions!

What Goes Into an Aurora Forecast

Here Comes the Sun!

The dark patches on the Sun explained.

Learn all about the 11-year solar cycle and why it matters

A Crescent Moon Smile

And What That Means for Earth's Weather

Simple geometry explains why this is true on cloudy days.

Could a Deep Solar Minimum Bring About a New Ice Age?

How do you find cardinal directions without a compass?

How the Sun rises and sets across the seasons

How to Watch a Solar Eclipse

What it Takes to be a Star