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The little-known tropical island that is perfect for a winter sun break

Sarah Marshall finds Principe has all the tranquility of a Caribbean holiday without the crowds

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

10 supercharged solar storms that blew us away in 2024

The sun's most active phase, solar maximum, officially arrived in 2024, triggering some explosive solar storms and colorful auroras. Here are 10 of our favorite solar outbursts this year.

LiveScience · Dec 23, 2024

10 most powerful solar flares of 2024

The sun released over 50 X-class solar flares in 2024! Here we take a look at some of the best.

Space · Dec 23, 2024

This Christmas Eve, humans will try to embrace a star

Parker Solar Probe will make an immensely close pass by the sun on Dec. 24 — but its scientists aren't worried. They have faith in their explorer.

Space · Dec 23, 2024

“Suddenly the sun shone and it was, ‘Wow!’”: How ELO’s Jeff Lynne created his masterpiece Mr. Blue Sky - and how a little joke at the end of the song was misheard by millions

Inside the making of a miniature pop symphony

MusicRadar · Dec 23, 2024

Starwatch: Mercury reaches greatest western elongation

As this elusive inner planet orbits its furthest from the sun westwards, it will be visible in the morning sky

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024

Hitting the beach? Here are some dangers to watch out for – plus 10 essentials for your first aid kit

Summer is here and for many that means going to the beach. You grab your swimmers, beach towel and sunscreen then maybe check the weather forecast. Did you think to grab a first aid kit?

The Conversation · Dec 22, 2024

NASA's Parker Solar Probe To Make Record-Breaking Sun Approach

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is on a groundbreaking mission to explore the sun's mysteries and solar activity.

Top News · Dec 22, 2024

What time is the NASA Parker Solar Probe's closest sun flyby ever on Christmas Eve?

Set your Parker Solar Probe sun flyby clocks for Dec. 24 at 6:53 a.m. EST (1153 GMT), Space Fans.

Space · Dec 22, 2024

NASA's Parker Solar Probe will reach its closest-ever point to the sun on Christmas Eve

NASA's record-breaking Parker Solar Probe will smash its own personal bests for proximity to the sun and fastest speed by a human-made object when it whizzes past our star on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). It is unlikely to get significantly closer to the sun before the end of its mission.

LiveScience · Dec 22, 2024