NASA's 360-Degree Image of Sun (video)

NASA has a new 360-Degree image of the sun. The science behind this is fascinating.

Amazing New Pictures of the Sun #science

And they were captured by an amateur astronomer. (video)

Video: NASA Mission to Unlock Sun's Biggest Mysteries

NASA is sending a car-sized spacecraft on the closest mission to the Sun ever.

Solar Storm Could Cause 20 Times More Economic Damage Than Hurrican Katrina?

A severe solar storm could cause economic damage many time larger than hurricane Katrina and the sun is 'waking up.'

'Sun Awakens': Scientists Warn of Solar Storms to Come

The sun is getting ready to ramp up its activity, and when it does we could be in for some real trouble, scientists say.

The sun's activity, which follows 11-year cycles, will experience its next peak in 2013. A solar storm of the strongest variety could cause 20 times more economic damage than Hurricane Katrina , said a 2008 National Academy of Sciences report on space weather.