☀️ The Sun & Space Weather Fundamentals
Explore the science of the Sun and learn how solar activity creates space weather. Discover solar cycles, sunspots, solar wind, and the connection between our star and Earth.
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0:10What Is Space Weather?
An introduction to space weather -- what it is, what causes it, and why it matters for Earth.
GOES-19 Captures Extended Images of the Sun's Atmosphere
NOAA's GOES-19 satellite captures extended-view mosaics of the Sun's middle corona using its SUVI instrument during solar maximum.
What is Solar Maximum?
NASA explains solar maximum, the most active phase of the Sun's 11-year solar cycle, and how it drives space weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a science background to understand these videos?
No — these are built for beginners first, with more advanced context layered in for viewers who want it.
What's the difference between 'space weather' and regular weather?
Space weather describes conditions in the space around Earth driven by the Sun's activity, not the atmospheric weather most people are used to. See our Space Weather Explained guide for the full breakdown.