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1 million-mile-long plasma plume shoots out of the sun in stunning photo
By Harry Baker published
An astrophotographer has captured a stunning composite image of a massive coronal mass ejection shooting out of the sun.
Why are sunspots black?
By Brandon Specktor published
Why are sunspots black? According to astronomers, it may be a big, cosmic optical illusion.
'Cannibal' coronal mass ejection from 'dark plasma plume' will slam into Earth tomorrow (Aug. 18)
By Ben Turner last updated
The sun's activity has been ramping as it approaches its 11 year peak
What are solar flares?
By Giles Sparrow last updated
High-energy eruptions of radiation from the sun's atmosphere can sometimes launch blobs of plasma toward Earth.
'Canyon of fire' solar storm will slam into Earth today or tomorrow
By Ben Turner last updated
The solar material was launched from a snapping solar filament
What are coronal mass ejections?
By Giles Sparrow last updated
A coronal mass ejection (CME) is a vast cloud of electrically charged particles that the sun releases with a huge burst of speed.
Giant blob of solar plasma could 'graze' Earth this weekend, NOAA says
By Brandon Specktor last updated
A mild coronal mass ejection could slam into our planet on Saturday, May 7, according to NOAA.
Could a solar storm ever destroy Earth?
By Brandon Specktor last updated
Could a solar storm ever destroy Earth? According to scientists, there’s no evidence that any solar weather has ever harmed a human.
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