Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Sun Dance

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 28, 2024 is “Sun Dance,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , SDO ; Processing: Alan Watson via Helioviewer. The original explanation runs about 150 words.

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Credit: Video Credit: NASA , SDO ; Processing: Alan Watson via Helioviewer Shown from the original page. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Sometimes, the surface of our Sun seems to dance. In the middle of 2012, for example, NASA’s Sun-orbiting Solar Dynamic Observatory spacecraft imaged an impressive prominence that seemed to perform a running dive roll like an acrobatic dancer.”

— APOD editors, July 28, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 28, 2024
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit: NASA , SDO ; Processing: Alan Watson via Helioviewer
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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