The sun's distance from Earth changes throughout the year but it has nothing to do with the seasons. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

The reversal could actually have a beneficial effect on Earth. The sun is on the verge of a significant event: a magnetic field reversal. The sun undergoes such a reversal every 11 years ...

As soon as it gets dark, two bright lights become visible—the brightest in the southwest and an almost-as-bright light in the east. What are they?