NASA's Parker Solar Probe Prepares for Historic Star Landing: Closer and Faster Than Ever Before

Medicine & Technology Jan 09, 2024

Launched in 2018, NASA's Parker Solar Probe steadily approached the Sun and will set a 6-million-kilometer record by 2024. Check out more details of this daring mission in this article.

NASA Parker Solar Probe Reaches Close Approach 'Perihelion' to the Sun For the 18th Time

Jan 08, 2024

For the 18th time, the dedicated Parker Solar Probe was able to closely approach the Sun, reaching perihelion. Read to learn more.

4th of July Occurrence in the Solar System: Watch the Earth Today As It Reaches Aphelion

Jul 04, 2022

The earth reaches a stage called “aphelion” when it becomes farthest from the Sun on July 4, 2022. Read and discover more about this solar system occurrence.

Christmas Comet Last Show: Watch Leonard Near Venus in a Spectacular Night Sky View

Dec 17, 2021

Experts explain how to catch the first and last appearance of the Christmas comet Leonard in our skies.

C/2021 A1 Leonard Comet Will Make an Exclusive Appearance in December Before Perihelion Passage in January 2022

Nov 29, 2021

Leonard comet will pass by Earth in December before doing a highly anticipated stunt near the sun on Jan. 3, 2022.

Aphelion 2021: What to Expect When Earth Is at Its Furthest from the Sun

Jul 04, 2021

Aphelion day this year is coming. It is the time when Earth is at its furthest from the Sun just two weeks after the June solstice. So, what will happen during this time?