Solar Physics2026-07-31 • ⏱️ 3 min read

Parker Solar Probe Dives Through the Sun's Magnetic Flare Field

The probe set a new speed record of over 635,000 km/h during its closest approach to the solar corona, decoding the solar wind origin.

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Parker Solar Probe Dives Through the Sun's Magnetic Flare Field
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe dove deep into the scorching solar corona, shattering speed records. Onboard instruments recorded magnetic switchbacks that violently whip and accelerate the solar wind out across the Solar System.

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