How close can we actually get to the Sun? Explore the obstacles of NASA’s mission to get close to the Sun and how it could unlock the mysteries of our star: | TED-Ed

What’s up for September? This month, Saturn will be at its closest and brightest, the Moon will nestle up next with Venus and the bright star Regulus in the pre-dawn hours, and an equinox marks the changing of seasons. More skywatching tips: go.nasa.gov/whatsup | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

NASA has announced that the Sun has released a powerful solar flare, classified as an X2.3 event. This type of flare falls into the highest category of solar flares—known as ‘X-class’—which represent the most intense bursts of radiation and light from the Sun. According to NASA, solar flares are the most powerful explosions in our solar system, with the largest capable of releasing as much energy as a billion hydrogen bombs. via: @nasa #technology #space #scary #sun #telescope | Technology IG