Solar Flares Collection

The sun seen from a molten earth 3 billion years from now
Billions of years from now, the Sun will expand into a red giant star, baking our planet in the process

A gigantic UFO venting plasma from the Sun

Solar Flare

Full Sun with lots of sunspots and active regions in 3D
December 4, 2011 - High resolution image of the Sun with lots of sunspots and active regions in exquisite detail. The Sun appears rounded

Magnificent Coronal Mass Ejection erupts on the Sun
On August 31, 2012 a long filament of solar material that had been hovering in the suns atmosphere, the corona, erupted out into space

An M8. 7 class flare erupts on the Suns surface
January 22, 2012 -An M8.7 class flare erupts on the Suns surface, an earth-directed coronal mass ejection (CME), and a burst of fast moving

Total eclipse of the Sun
Full moon passing in front of the Sun creating a total eclipse

Close-up of a solar eruptive prominence
March 30, 2010 - Close-up of a solar eruptive prominence as seen in extreme UV light

Close-up view of a massive X2. 2 solar flare erupts on the Sun
February 15, 2011 - Active region 1158 let loose with an X2.2 flare, the largest flare since 2006, and the biggest flare so far in Solar Cycle 24

Artists concept of a Hot Jupiter orbiting a star named 51 Pegasi
In 1995 astronomers discovered a Hot Jupiter orbiting a star named 51 Pegasi, in the constellation of Pegasus. This planet was named Bellerophon. It orbits the star in just a few days

Artists concept of a massive planet in very close orbit around its star
An artists depiction of a massive planet in very close orbit around its star

A planet and its moon resisting the relentless heat of the giant orange sun Pollux. Every sun has a violent cycle in which solar activity increases and the planets around it must face its wrath

An artists impression of a Jupiter-size extrasolar planet being eclipsed by its
This is an artists impression of the Jupiter-size extrasolar planet, HD 189733b, being eclipsed by its parent star. The planet is a hot Jupiter

A cutaway view of the sun, showing its different parts and the currents that flow within it

2012 Transit of Venus moving across the face of the Sun

H-alpha-Sun Promimence

H-alpha Sun with solar prominences

An artists depiction of a blue dwarf star. Blue Dwarf stars are the hypothetical stage between a red dwarf and a white dwarf

Full Sun showing coronal mass ejection
June 7, 2011 - An M-2 flare occurred on the Sun which released a very large coronal mass ejection (CME). At this wavelength, very little of the ejected material is visible

An intensity M8. 7 solar flare on the Suns surface
January 23, 2012 - An intensity M8.7 solar flare on the Suns surface. A stream of solar material is seen flowing off into space above the hot spot, likely solar protons and a coronal mass ejection

Artists concept of a planet passing in front of a Sun-like star it orbits
An artists depiction of a planet passing in front of the star it orbits from a distant perspective. The event is known as a transit

Cosmic image of solar flares hiting the moon

Two solar prominences erupt from the Sun
January 28, 2011 - Two solar prominences erupt from the Sun

A flare on the star known as EV Lacertae
On April 25, 2008, NASAs Swift satellite picked up a record-setting flare from a star known as EV Lacertae. This flare was thousands of times more powerful than the greatest observed solar flare

Bright sun shining in the universe with starry background

Spring eclipse as viewed from the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Unlike the crisp shadow one sees on the sun during a lunar eclipse, Earths shadow has a variegated edge due to its atmosphere

Partial eclipse of the Sun
Full moon passing in front of the Sun creating a partial eclipse

Illustration of the sun with visible dark sunspots on the surface, prominences and some solar wind blowing off at the right. Mercury is the white dot, in scale, to the right

The turbulent surface of our Sun, showing prominences, sunspots and other features

A M-2 solar flare with coronal mass ejection
June 7, 2011 - The Sun unleashes an M-2 (medium-sized) solar flare with a spectacular coronal mass ejection. The large cloud of particles mushroomed up

A gas-giant exoplanet transiting across the face of its star
Scientists have reported the first conclusive discovery of water vapor in the atmosphere of an exoplanet, or a planet beyond our solar system

Solar activity on the Sun
February 17, 2011 - Solar activity on the Sun. An X-class solar flare erupts from the suns active region. X-flares are the strongest type of solar flare

Illustration showing the various parts that make up the sun

Magnetic field lines on the Sun
February 17, 2011 - Magnetic field lines on the Sun

The extrasolar planet HD 209458 b passing in front of its star

H-alpha Sun prominence

The hottest known planet in the Milky Way, called WASP-12b, is so close to its sunlike
The hottest known planet in the Milky Way galaxy may also be its shortest-lived world. The doomed planet is being eaten by its parent star

Yellow Sun with solar prominences

The sun in H-alpha light

A dark rift in the suns atmosphere known as a coronal hole
An ultraviolet image of a dark rift in the suns atmosphere, known as a coronal hole. This is a vast region where the sunas magnetic field has opened up and allowed the solar wind to escape

Creativity: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Creativity - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Imagination is the beginning of creation. ~ George Bernard Shaw

Coronal holes on the Sun
January 20, 2013 - Image of the Sun in extreme ultraviolet light captures a heart-shaped dark coronal hole. Coronal holes are areas of the Suns surface that are the source of open magnetic field

A huge sun radiates solar flares toward a nearby planet

An artists concept of the STEREO spacecraft surrounding the sun

Close-up of an Animus Majoris solar system Sun and its planets

Red dwarf Sun floating through space

A solar flare erupting on the left side of the Sun
August 24, 2014 - A solar flare erupting on the left side of the Sun. This flare is classified as an M5 flare

A huge sun emits solar flares by a nearby planet

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"Captivating Solar Flares: Unveiling the Sun's Fiery Spectacle" Witnessing a mesmerizing sight, a gigantic UFO venting plasma from the Sun reveals the immense solar activity on our celestial neighbor. Solar flares, a remarkable phenomenon occurring on the Sun's surface, captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike. The Full Sun with lots of sunspots and active regions in 3D showcases its dynamic nature. Behold. A magnificent Coronal Mass Ejection erupts on the Sun, showcasing its power and grandeur. Magnetic field lines intricately dance across its fiery surface, shaping these awe-inspiring events. An M8. 7 class flare suddenly bursts forth, illuminating the vast expanse of space surrounding our star. Glimpses into distant futures unfold as we envision the molten Earth three billion years from now; an astonishing perspective of witnessing solar activity amidst such transformational timescales. During rare occurrences like total eclipses of the Sun, humanity is reminded of both its beauty and potential hazards it poses to our technological infrastructure. These captivating moments serve as reminders that while we are mere spectators to this cosmic ballet, understanding solar flares remains crucial for safeguarding our planet. Solar flares continue to fascinate us with their enigmatic nature—a testament to the ever-evolving mysteries that lie within The Sun itself.