Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Active Prominences on a Quiet Sun
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 20, 2018 is “Active Prominences on a Quiet Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman ( Averted Imagination )). The original explanation runs about 177 words.
From the explanation
“Why is the Sun so quiet? As the Sun enters into a period of time known as a Solar Minimum , it is, as expected, showing fewer sunspots and active regions than usual.”
— APOD editors, August 20, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 20, 2018
- 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 177 words