Every time I'm in a meeting where no one has their camera on, I think of this...

I had a fun day today, giving an introduction to the Sun as a fountain of space weather (or at least attempting to). Thanks to the kind folks at ESEC Galaxia in Belgium for the chance to talk to some of the next generation of people studying our busy, beautiful, explosive star! ☀️

To paraphrase Robin Williams, it’s 05:10 in the morning and what does the “0” stand for…?

In 15 minutes, Solar Orbiter will make its closest approach to Venus so far, passing in front of the dayside planet at less than 380 km above the surface!

I'll be glad to get news of its safe passage in the morning.

But for now.... we wait... 🤞

Traditional Christmas breakfast 🎄