Each day begins as the Sun brightens the morning sky and ends as it disappears into the darkness of the evening. The Sun appears so predictable that we rarely stop to think about what is happening or why. We invite you to take a closer look at the Sun, our nearest star, and how it affects our lives on Earth… and beyond.

Browse the Media Building Blocks for resources and tools to create your own presentations. Take a closer look to learn more about our Sun and its various manifestations—in our culture, in the world of plants and animals, and in our own day-to-day lives.

It could be argued that our Sun is the most important thing in our known universe and yet, it’s often taken for granted. We offer this section of the website to help you learn and teach more about the importance of our Sun.