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Will 2026 bring strong auroras? What the sun's recent activity tells us

2025 was another busy year on the sun. But how did it compare with 2024, and what will 2026 bring for solar activity and the northern lights?

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The sun's magnetic field will flip soon. Here's what to expect.

As we approach solar maximum, something strange is happening to the sun's magnetic field. We explore this flip in polarity in more detail and look at the effects it could have on Earth.

Space

Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight and tomorrow

Aurora chasers are on high alert for powerful geomagnetic storm conditions on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 with northern lights possible deep into mid-latitudes.

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Tour Pro Forced Into 16-Hour Drive To 3M Open After Flight Cancelled

Travel cancellations - as a result of the recent global technology outage - saw Wesley Bryan and Ryan Brehm's caddie, Lee Chaney end up making a long drive to Minnesota

Golf Monthly

The sun's magnetic field is about to flip. Here's what to expect.

When the sun reaches its period of peak activity, known as solar maximum, our star's magentic field will suddenly reverse. But why does it happen, and will it impact Earth?

LiveScience

The sun's magnetic field is about to flip. Here's what to expect.

As we approach solar maximum, something strange is happening to the sun's magnetic field. We explore this flip in polarity in more detail and look at the effects it could have on Earth.

Space

More people Googled 'northern lights' in May 2024 than in any other month in history

More people Googled 'northern lights' in May 2024 than in any other month in Google's history. Here we explore the science behind the search trends and uncover why May saw such a spike in sun-related searches.

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Sun unleashes giant plasma plume and reels it back in apparent 'failed eruption' (video)

Watch the moment a huge plasma plume is fired out from the sun and then reeled back in during M-class solar flare eruption.

Space

Astrophotographer captures stunning close-up views of sunspot region that spawned May's auroras

Check out these incredible close-up views of emerging sunspot AR3697 as it turns to face Earth. The scenes were captured by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy from his backyard in Arizona.

Space

Massive sunspot responsible for May's epic auroras unleashes major X-class solar flare (video)

Sunspot region AR3697 has returned — unleashing yet another X-class solar flare. Watch it erupt from the sun's eastern limb here.

Space

Auroras could paint Earth's skies again in early June. Here are the key nights to watch for.

The monster sunspot responsible for May's vibrant auroras will soon be facing Earth again. Here's when to be alert for the next display of northern lights on the nights close to June's new moon.

LiveScience

Massive explosions may be visible on the sun during the April 8 total solar eclipse

The April 8 total solar eclipse may coincide with the sun's explosive peak, meaning it might be possible to spot "giant eruptives," coronal mass ejections and solar flares during totality. Here's what to look for.

Space

'On A One To 10 Scale Phil Was A 36 Helpful' - Mickelson Gives Lesson To PGA Tour Rookie

The LIV Golf player took Hayden Springer under his wing after the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines

Golf Monthly

"It Won't Go Down As The Highest Score Ever So I Got That Going For Me" - Who Is The Mystery Switch-Hitting Golfer Trying To Play On The PGA Tour?

A truly ambidextrous player teed it up in pre-qualifying ahead of the Farmers Insurance Open - with some footage from his caddie showing how he got on

Golf Monthly

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Solar maximum: Why April's total Solar Eclipse will bring unique views of the sun's corona

With the solar cycle set to peak earlier than predicted, the sun's corona should look its spectacular spiky best for April 8's total solar eclipse.

Golf Monthly

Phil Mickelson Helps PGA Tour Hopeful Prepare For Q-School In 'Coolest Experience'

Phil Mickelson gave up almost an entire weekend to help out veteran pro Mark Baldwin to prepare for Q-School, even inviting him to his house to work on his short game

Golf Monthly

PGA Tour-Bound Player Withdrawn From Korn Ferry Event Due To 'Disciplinary Matter'

Alejandro Tosti was withdrawn after the first round of the Albertsons Boise Open following an unspecified incident

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Professional golfer busted for cheating, confesses he did it

Players first noticed something wasn’t right about his 36-hole total of 3-under during lunch and reported it.

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'Biggest Mistake Of My Life' - Pro Admits To Cheating In PGA Tour Canada Event

Justin Doeden has confessed to the incident at the Commissionaires Ottawa Open on the PGA Tour Canada

USA Today Sports Media Group

This college golfer shot a course record on aerated greens in a U.S. Open local qualifier. He then DQ’d himself

What a whirlwind of emotions.

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