Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 26, 2024

A Solar Filament Erupts

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2024 is “A Solar Filament Erupts,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA ‘s GSFC , SDO AIA Team. The original explanation runs about 165 words.

A large filament on the upper left is seen lifting away from the Sun, pictured on the lower right. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA ‘s GSFC , SDO AIA Team Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, May 26, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 26, 2024
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 165 words