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Parker solar spacecraft got the closest any human-made object has ever come to the star

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The Parker Solar Probe came within 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surface.

Parker Solar Probe came within 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surface

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The spacecraft made the closest ever flyby if the sun on Christmas Eve, but it's been silent since Dec. 20.

A magnificent totality across North America, raging northern lights and a naked-eye comet were just three skywatching highlights in 2024. Here's how they all unfolded.

Nasa scientists and fellow space watchers face a tantalising wait over the Christmas period while the Parker probe continues its unprecedented circuit around the outer rim of the sun.