The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 4:46 p.m. EDT on Aug. 7, 2023.

Blocking the Sun: A Solar “Umbrella” Tethered to Asteroid To Help Mitigate Climate Change

Ryugu samples reveal traces of rock from before the Sun existed

Sun 'umbrella' tethered to asteroid might help mitigate climate change - a solar shield to reduce the amount of sunlight hitting Earth, combined with a tethered, captured asteroid as a counterweight