Total Lunar Eclipse

People in North America and South America will have the best view of an upcoming total lunar eclipse, also known as a 'blood moon'. Lunar eclipses occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth's shadow. Viewers do not need special equipment to see the eclipse, but binoculars or a telescope might enhance the experience. The Moon appears red-orange during a total lunar eclipse due to sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere. Different civilizations have historically viewed lunar eclipses in various ways.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Mission

On Christmas Eve in 2024, the NASA Parker Solar Probe made a historic flyby of the sun's corona, coming closer than any other probe. The mission aims to study the sun's behavior and solar storms that impact Earth. Equipped with a robust heat shield, the probe reached speeds of 430,000 miles per hour. The spacecraft's findings could improve space weather forecasts to protect energy grids and communication systems on Earth.

Sun's Magnetic Field Reversal and Its Effects on Earth

The sun is on the verge of a magnetic field reversal, which happens roughly every 11 years and marks an important stage in the solar cycle. The reversal could have beneficial effects on Earth, such as shielding it from galactic cosmic rays.

Sun's Magnetic Field Research

New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, potentially helping to predict extreme solar storms that can disrupt power and communications on Earth.

Inaccurate Remarks About Moon and Sun by Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee made inaccurate remarks about the moon and sun, claiming the moon is made mostly of gases and it is almost impossible to go near the sun. She faced mockery for her statements.