Living Reviews in Solar Physics

Living Reviews in Solar Physics is a fully open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, dedicated to providing authoritative and up-to-date surveys of the entire field of solar physics. Its scope encompasses the Sun’s interior, atmosphere, and heliosphere, including solar magnetism, activity cycles, coronal dynamics, solar wind, and the Sun-Earth connection. The journal exclusively publishes comprehensive review articles, each of which is regularly updated by its authors to reflect the latest research advances, ensuring that readers always have access to current knowledge rather than static snapshots. This unique “living” format distinguishes it from traditional review journals, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in astronomy, astrophysics, space physics, and related disciplines. All articles are published under a Creative Commons license, guaranteeing free and unrestricted access to the global scientific community. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 29.400, Living Reviews in Solar Physics ranks in the top quartile (Q1) of the JCR category for Astronomy & Astrophysics, placing it among the most influential and highly cited journals in its field. Its exceptional impact factor reflects the high demand for its regularly refreshed, expert-written syntheses, which serve as foundational references for both established scientists and newcomers seeking to understand the current state of solar research.