BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – It’s been an exciting year for the Sun. From April’s total solar eclipse to recent appearances of the northern lights. Now, the Sun is back in the news as a NASA spacecraft prepares to make a historic approach next week.
The Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 to study the sun. The spacecraft is gradually orbiting closer to the Sun’s surface and its closest pass yet will be on December 24th, Christmas Eve.
John McMahon spoke with NASA’s Ashley Greeley about what they hope to learn.