When looking up at the sky, it's easy to think of stars as eternal, unchanging points of light. But in reality, nothing lasts forever in the universe. Stars live dynamic lives, going through different phases before eventually meeting their end, which in some cases is a dramatic explosion called supernova.
Discover more about the Sun, a blazing titan that fuels life, weaves seasons, and stands as the cosmic anchor of our Solar System.
The Sun—our very own star and the heart of our Solar System—is a gargantuan sphere of seething plasma, holding together an entire cosmic family. As the central figure in our planetary dance, the Sun’s gravitational pull keeps planets, moons, and countless objects in their orbits, all while its radiant energy sustains life on Earth.
Let’s learn how galaxies collide and merge in a cosmic dance, reshaping the universe and revealing the secrets of galaxy evolution.
