Using the European Space Agency’s Solar orbiter, astronomers have seen shooting stars falling to the surface of the sun.

NASA has everything from sun gifs to Apollo-era throwbacks, so let's get into it. Here are some of the best: The best planet gif. Via Giphy. ... shooting forth from the star.

Witness the sun's raw power. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. On July 10, 2022, a gigantic solar prominence appeared in the ...

Technically, these solar "shooting stars" aren't stars at all — they're fireballs created by a phenomenon known as coronal rain. During this process, hot plasma cools and condenses in the sun's ...