Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Angry Sun Erupting
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 14, 2012 is “Angry Sun Erupting,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman ( Averted Imagination )). The original explanation runs about 197 words.
From the explanation
“It’s one of the baddest sunspot regions in years. Active Region 1429 may not only look, to some, like an angry bird — it has thrown off some of the most powerful flares and coronal mass ejection s of the current solar cycle .”
— APOD editors, March 14, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 14, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman ( Averted Imagination )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 197 words