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A NASA Spacecraft Will ‘Touch’ the Sun on Christmas Eve, Flying Closer to the Star Than Any Probe Before
The Parker Solar Probe will endure scorching temperatures of 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit as it performs the closest solar flyby ...
Today is the winter solstice and 2024's shortest day. Here's what to know about the official start of winter.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and ...
The Fastest Spacecraft Ever Heads for Its Close-Up With the Sun
The mission’s close-up with the sun is the culmination of a dream that dates to the dawn of the space age, but progress was ...
Parker Solar Probe successfully completes closest-ever approach to sun
The Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed a historic close encounter with the sun, passing through its blazing corona in mankind's nearest approach to the star, NASA announced Friday.
Winter solstice 2024: The shortest day of the year is arriving
The winter solstice is more than just an astronomical event. It symbolizes the cyclical nature of time, marking the end of ...
4 events that dazzled skygazers in 2024, from total solar eclipse to northern lights
In 2024, observers were treated to plenty of celestial displays that were anything but ordinary, from a total solar eclipse to northern lights.
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4 events that dazzled skygazers in 2024, from total solar eclipse to northern lights
The sun's outermost layer ... in 13 states had a front row seat to witness the eclipse's majesty. Few celestial events have the ability to capture our collective attention. But for a few brief ...