As forecasters predict a balmy Indian Summer this week, these stunning pictures show it might be time to step out and enjoy what's become an incredible light show in our parks and countryside.

Posted: 7:27:44 AM  

Having already unleashed two X-flares since Sept. 22nd, sunspot AR1302 appears ready for more.
The active region has a complex "beta-gamma-delta" magnetic field that harbors energy for strong M- and X-class eruptions.
Flares from AR1302 will become increasingly geoeffective as the sunspot turns toward Earth in the days ahead.

Posted: 7:26:33 AM