Parker Probe images reveal new details of Sun's corona

NASA's Parker Solar Probe captured the closest-ever images of the Sun's corona, providing unprecedented detail and advancing space weather forecasting. The probe took the images in December 2024, flying just 3.8 million miles from the Sun's surface. These images reveal new solar eruptions and magnetic structures, offering insights into the solar wind and coronal mass ejections. The data helps scientists understand how the Sun drives space weather, potentially improving forecasts to protect astronauts and technology from solar storms.