As sunspots emerge on the sun's surface close to its equator, their orientations will match the old magnetic field, while sunspots forming closer to the poles will have a magnetic field matching the ...

Spending time basking in the sun may be more important than you think. Sure, it's a sensual pleasure and brightens your day. But far beyond that, the summer sun may help you avoid winter depression.

The sun is on the verge of a significant event: a magnetic field reversal. The sun undergoes such a reversal every 11 years, which marks an important stage in the solar cycle. The shift in polarity ...