A stunning close-up image of the Sun's chromosphere reveals a massive solar prominence extending beyond the solar limb. The prominence, captured in hydrogen-alpha light, showcases intricate details and appears as a luminous cloud of gas held above the Sun's surface by its magnetic field. The image highlights the increased solar activity following an unusually quiet Solar Minimum. Earth could easily fit below the prominence.

Astronomy Picture from 23/03/2010

Reinvigorated Sun and Prominence

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100323.html


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