Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 20, 2014

A Solar Filament Erupts

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 20, 2014 is “A Solar Filament Erupts,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA ‘s GSFC , SDO AIA Team. The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happened to our Sun? Nothing very unusual — it just threw a filament .”

— APOD editors, July 20, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 20, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA ‘s GSFC , SDO AIA Team
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words