NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will make history on Christmas Eve with the closest-ever approach to the sun, passing relatively close to the star’s surface. Moving at speeds of up to 700,000km/h and enduring temperatures of up to 982C, the spacecraft is on a mission to “touch” the sun and help scientists better understand it. This groundbreaking mission will provide crucial insights into the workings of our star, according to the space agency’s website.
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Blood moon pictured across UK before dawn
Early-rising stargazers in the UK witnessed a partial lunar eclipse just before dawn on Friday, with a "blood moon" created as the Moon moved into Earth's shadow, turning a dusky red. The eclipse was visible in most of the UK, while some western areas and the Americas may have seen a total eclipse. This natural phenomenon occurs when Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon, causing it to appear red due to Rayleigh scattering in...
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