{"id":197531,"date":"2025-04-09T01:27:40","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T15:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/science-research\/heliophysics\/eclipses-science-nasa-firsts-heliophysics-big-year-highlights\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T01:27:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T15:27:40","slug":"eclipses-science-nasa-firsts-heliophysics-big-year-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=197531","title":{"rendered":"Eclipses, Science, NASA Firsts: Heliophysics Big Year Highlights\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eclipses, Science, NASA Firsts: Heliophysics Big Year Highlights\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

One year ago today, a total solar eclipse swept across the United States. The event was a cornerstone moment in the Heliophysics Big Year, a global celebration of the Sun\u2019s influence on Earth and the entire solar system. From October 2023 to December 2024 \u2014 a period encompassing two solar eclipses across the U.S., two new NASA heliophysics missions, and one spacecraft\u2019s history-making solar flyby \u2014 NASA celebrated the Sun\u2019s widespread influence on our lives.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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An infographic showing key numbers summarizing the activities and events of the Heliophysics Big Year, which spanned from Oct. 14, 2023 \u2013 Dec. 24, 2024.\u00a0<\/div>\n
NASA\/Miles Hatfield\/Kristen Perrin<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Annular Solar Eclipse<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An annular (or \u201cring of fire\u201d) solar eclipse occurred Oct. 14, 2023, and kicked off the Helio Big Year with a bang. Millions of people across North America witnessed the Moon crossing in front of the Sun, creating this brilliant celestial event. NASA\u2019s live broadcast<\/a> had more than 11 million views across different platforms.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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