Every now and then a tremendous explosion occurs on the Sun. These are called solar flares.
Solar flares can affect radio and wireless communications millions of miles away on Earth.
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Sun for Kids
Great video from NASA to learn more about the sun.
Sun, Light and Shadows
Learn about the sun, light and shadows as you experiment with different light sources and objects in this fun, interactive science activity for kids.
The Singing Sun
The sun is filled with sound, and we can learn about its insides by studying this sound. In fact, this is the ONLY way we can learn about its inside because the light we see from the sun comes only from its outside.