the-star-stuff: The Sun’s still blasting out flares… BIG ones On January 27, 2012, the Sun erupted in the biggest flare of the year so far, an X2-class. It was twice the power of the flare earlier in the week, but on the edge of the Sun so it wasn’t aimed at us. We’re in no danger, but it makes for a pretty awesome light show.  Watch the video here. Credit: NASA/SDO/Helioviewer.org

the-star-stuff:

The Sun’s still blasting out flares… BIG ones

On January 27, 2012, the Sun erupted in the biggest flare of the year so far, an X2-class. It was twice the power of the flare earlier in the week, but on the edge of the Sun so it wasn’t aimed at us. We’re in no danger, but it makes for a pretty awesome light show. 

Watch the video here.

Credit: NASA/SDO/Helioviewer.org