It is the main source of energy for life on Earth. The Sun has been an object of veneration in many cultures and a central subject for astronomical research since antiquity. The Sun orbits the …

Apr 22, 2025 · The Latin word for Sun is “sol,” which is the main adjective for all things Sun-related: solar. Helios, the Sun god in ancient Greek mythology, lends his name to many Sun …

The Sun is the engine behind much of Earth’s environment, providing energy for everything from ocean currents and weather patterns to the plants and algae that form the base of many food …

Feb 2, 2024 · The sun is an ordinary star, one of about 100 billion in our galaxy, the Milky Way. The sun has extremely important influences on our planet: It drives weather, ocean currents, …

Dec 4, 2025 · Sun - Evolution, Structure, Radiation: The Sun has been shining for 4.6 billion years. Considerable hydrogen has been converted to helium in the core, where the burning is …

Dec 5, 2025 · The Sun is a star—our star—at the centre of our solar system. Spanning 1.4 million kilometres and 110 times larger than Earth, it concentrates alone 99.9% of the solar system’s …

The Sun radiates different forms of energy, including ultraviolet, infrared, and light energy, out into space. Light and heat energy from the Sun warm our planet and make life possible.

Nov 12, 2025 · The sun produced its strongest solar flare of 2025, an X5.1-class eruption from sunspot AR4274 triggering severe radio disruptions across continents. The major event …

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Nov 25, 2025 · The Sun is the star at the heart of our solar system. Its gravity holds the solar system together, keeping everything — from the biggest planets to the smallest bits of debris …