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Astrophotographer Captures Viral 'Fall of Icarus' Photo

11/19/2025

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Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured "The Fall of Icarus," a photo of skydiver Gabriel Brown silhouetted against the Sun, on November 8, 2025.
McCarthy positioned nearly two miles away to align the jump with the Sun.
Gabriel Brown jumped from 3,500 feet.
The image highlights sunspots and magnetic filaments.
The image went viral and drew praise from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

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Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured "The Fall of Icarus," a photo of skydiver Gabriel Brown silhouetted against the Sun, on November 8, 2025.
McCarthy positioned nearly two miles away to align the jump with the Sun.
Gabriel Brown jumped from 3,500 feet.
The image highlights sunspots and magnetic filaments.
The image went viral and drew praise from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.