On Christmas Eve of last year, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made spaceflight history, flying by the Sun at a record-setting distance of just 3.8 million miles (6.12 million kilometers) from the solar ...

Astronomers have produced the first continuous, two-dimensional maps of the outer edge of the sun's atmosphere, a shifting, ...

Astrophotographer Mark Johnston has captured a mesmerizing view of the sun, this time showing a cloud of hydrogen plasma twisting and dancing above the solar surface, suspended by powerful magnetic ...

Scientists have revealed their analysis of the first close-up view of the Sun's south pole. ESA's spacecraft Solar Orbiter had its first clear view of the region in March. Analysis of the data has now ...

On its record-breaking approach to the sun late last year, NASA's Parker Solar Probe captured stunning new images from within the sun's atmosphere. These newly released images—taken closer to the sun ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. NASA's Parker Solar Probe is no stranger to breaking records. On Dec. 24, 2024, Parker made ...

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made a historic milestone on Christmas Eve of last year, passing closer to the Sun than any spacecraft ever before. This remarkable flyby took place just 3.8 million miles (6 ...

Astrophotography often brings us closer to the wonders of space, but some images stand out more than others. Mark Johnston, a dedicated astrophotographer, has recently captured a breathtaking view of ...

"Solar Orbiter can now provide this missing piece of the puzzle." In a striking new view from space, the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter has given scientists their first close-up glimpse of the ...

Ryan French receives funding from NASA. On Sept. 24, 2025, NASA launched two new missions to study the influence of the Sun on the solar system, with further missions scheduled for 2026 and beyond.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Naval Research Lab NASA's Parker Solar Probe is no stranger to ...

Astrophotographer Mark Johnstron captured a mesmerizing cloud of hydrogen plasma dancing above the sun's limb in this breathtaking video. Astrophotographer Mark Johnston has captured a mesmerizing ...