Nasa solar probe reveals new details about Sun in scorching journey
A Nasa spacecraft has begun to unlock the mysteries of the Sun’s scorching atmosphere after setting the record for becoming the closest man-made object to the star.
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Observers catch rare glimpse of Mercury passing the sun
Astronomers and space enthusiasts have watched as Mercury made a rare transit of the sun.
Mercury to make rare transit of the sun on Monday
Those looking towards the sun on Monday may notice a tiny black disc moving across the glowing orb in a rare celestial event.
Sunny Dundee lives up to reputation with 2018 sunniest EVER in the city
Sunny Dundee lived up to its reputation last year after figures revealed 2018 was the sunniest on record for the city.
Sunniest October in Tayside for 10 years
Researchers have revealed that this October was the sunniest in Tayside for the past 10 years.
Nasa spacecraft captures solar eruption in incredible detail
A spacecraft operated by Nasa has captured incredible footage of a minor eruption on the surface of the sun.
Nasa probe set to make a scorching journey to the sun to unlock its mysteries
Nasa is set to launch a spacecraft on a scorching journey towards the sun, with an aim to offer the closest-ever glimpse of the star at the centre of the solar system.
Ice cream vendors and butchers enjoy boom as Dundee basks in balmy summer
The heatwave of 2018 has seen many drawing comparisons to the scorching summer of 1976.
Recall issued for Factor 30 sun cream because it may contain fast tanning oil
A sun cream brand has issued a recall after its product was packed into the wrong bottle.
Dundee folk warned to ‘watch out for’ moor fires and hosepipe ban as heatwave continues
Tayside has enjoyed one of its hottest ever days in the last month – almost smashing a record which has been unchallenged for over three decades.
‘Don’t post on Facebook that you are on holiday’
Tayside Police is urging folk not to post on Facebook that they are on holiday.
SCORCHING: Dundee set for its hottest day EVER this week with 29C predicted
Temperatures could soar to almost 30 degrees in the city this week, beating top holiday destinations in Europe in the heat stakes.
Bank holiday temperatures set to soar to 22C
Residents have been told to look out the sun cream today as the heatwave continues across Tayside and Fife continues.
Sun set to finish its life as a planetary nebula
A dramatic death is predicted for the sun in 10 billion years time as our parent star morphs into a planetary nebula, say UK scientists.
Nasa releases mesmerising video of a visible solar active region
Nasa’s Solar Dynamics Observatory has released an incredible video of an active region on the sun.
New solar telescope will be able to shine fresh light on mysteries of the Sun
A new European telescope will be able to investigate the Sun in “unprecedented” detail, a lead researcher said.
SPRING IS ALMOST HERE: After months of cold and murk, Dundee folk can finally enjoy the sun this week
Spring is finally set to arrive in Dundee, with sunshine and temperatures in double digits expected.
Weather in Dundee to go ‘downhill’ with more rain on the way
Dundee enjoyed sunny spells at the weekend — but forecasters have warned the weather is set to go “all downhill from there” throughout this week.
Nasa wants to fly your name to the sun on a groundbreaking space probe
You may be able to fly your name to the sun on a groundbreaking probe Nasa is sending into the star’s atmosphere.
Our sun is losing mass and weakening its grip on the solar system, study finds
The sun is losing mass and weakening its grip on the solar system, scientists have found, after analysing Mercury’s orbit.