Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Coronal Loops on the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 2025 is “Coronal Loops on the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Andrea Vanoni). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

Four images of the Sun's edge are shown. In each a loop of bright material is captured above the Sun's surface. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andrea Vanoni Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Our Sun frequently erupts in loops. Hot solar plasma jumps off the Sun’s surface into prominences , with the most common type of prominence being a simple loop.”

— APOD editors, July 30, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 30, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andrea Vanoni
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 160 words

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