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10 supercharged solar storms that blew us away in 2024

The sun's most active phase, solar maximum, officially arrived in 2024, triggering some explosive solar storms and colorful auroras. Here are 10 of our favorite solar outbursts this year.

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10 most powerful solar flares of 2024

The sun released over 50 X-class solar flares in 2024! Here we take a look at some of the best.

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“I know it sounds like a joke musical but one of my ancestors was a pirate in the Caribbean. He looked a bit like I did when I was 21 in Roxy Music”: The amazing things Phil Manzanera discovered when he looked into his past

After writing a memoir, the guitarist has done the musical equivalent with an 11-disc box set exploring his five-decade career. He explains how he landed his dream gig, how Robert Fripp beat him to a tonal ambition, and why, in a way, Roxy is still active

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Editor's Choice Awards: California Superbike School Is Something I'm Still Dreaming About

On a calm lake with the sun bouncing off the water's ripples, I turned my eyes into ram air intakes as I railed the world’s fastest personal watercraft (PWC). A few months later, I flew through the air at the famous Crandon Raceway in a purpose-built Yamaha YXZ1000R. And recently,…

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Lasers powered by sunlight could beam energy through space to support interplanetary missions

New research has found a way to power spacecraft with lasers generated using solar energy alone.

LiveScience

This Christmas Eve, humans will try to embrace a star

Parker Solar Probe will make an immensely close pass by the sun on Dec. 24 — but its scientists aren't worried. They have faith in their explorer.

Space

Accidental discovery reveals 'millinovas,' a new class of cosmic explosion 100 times brighter than the sun

Astronomers have accidently spotted a new type of cosmic explosion called a "millinova" triggered by white dwarfs feeding on stars. If that sounds familiar get ready for a suprise!

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“Suddenly the sun shone and it was, ‘Wow!’”: How ELO’s Jeff Lynne created his masterpiece Mr. Blue Sky - and how a little joke at the end of the song was misheard by millions

Inside the making of a miniature pop symphony

MusicRadar

Starwatch: Mercury reaches greatest western elongation

As this elusive inner planet orbits its furthest from the sun westwards, it will be visible in the morning sky

The Guardian - UK

Hitting the beach? Here are some dangers to watch out for – plus 10 essentials for your first aid kit

Summer is here and for many that means going to the beach. You grab your swimmers, beach towel and sunscreen then maybe check the weather forecast. Did you think to grab a first aid kit?

The Conversation

NASA's Parker Solar Probe To Make Record-Breaking Sun Approach

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is on a groundbreaking mission to explore the sun's mysteries and solar activity.

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What time is the NASA Parker Solar Probe's closest sun flyby ever on Christmas Eve?

Set your Parker Solar Probe sun flyby clocks for Dec. 24 at 6:53 a.m. EST (1153 GMT), Space Fans.

Space

NASA's Parker Solar Probe will reach its closest-ever point to the sun on Christmas Eve

NASA's record-breaking Parker Solar Probe will smash its own personal bests for proximity to the sun and fastest speed by a human-made object when it whizzes past our star on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). It is unlikely to get significantly closer to the sun before the end of its mission.

LiveScience

NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before

A NASA spacecraft is about to make the closest approach to the sun

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What the papers say – December 22

A variety of stories adorn Sunday’s front pages.

Space

Winter solstice 2024 brings shortest day of the year to Northern Hemisphere today

The winter solstice marks the official start of the astronomical winter, as the sun reaches its most southerly point in the sky as seen from Earth. This seasonal change occurs on Dec. 21, 2024.

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How to watch Steelers vs Ravens today: Time, TV channel for Week 16

It's Steelers vs Ravens in Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

Evening Standard

Thousands greet dawn with cheers at Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

The neolithic monument in Wiltshire is built on the alignment of the midsummer sunrise and the midwinter sunset.

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In pictures: Thousands gather at Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

They greeted the sun with cheers to mark shortest day of the year

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A needle of solstice sunlight reaches into my deep past

County Meath, Ireland: The very existence of this 5,000-year-old monument, called Newgrange, is remarkable enough. On the shortest day it has truly magical qualities

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Bradley Beal Responds to Suns-Heat Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors

The Suns have been one of the various teams connected to the Heat star.

Golf Monthly

Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red PNC Championship Scripting Revealed

Sun Day Red release outfit scripting for the 15-time major champion as Tiger makes his return to golf alongside his son Charlie this week at the PNC Championship

The Independent UK

The best hotels in Santorini for luxury suites and sea views

Whether you want to soak up volcano views, sip sunset cocktails or relax in a villa, these are the hideaways to book in Oia, Fira or down by the coast

PC Gamer

It's been a hell of a year, and we're going to end it by pinging a spacecraft travelling at 430,000 mph off the Sun in a presumed affront to the laws of the universe

We're going down in a blaze of glory. Or at least, this spacecraft might be.

The Conversation

Sunglasses don’t just look good – they’re good for you too. Here’s how to choose the right pair

Australians are exposed to some of the highest levels of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world.

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