NASA Sees Sun's Active Regions in Profile (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

NASA Sees Sun's Active Regions in Profile

Caption

A group of active regions rotated into view producing a bright tangle of looping arches above them (Apr. 11-15, 2015). The loops, made visible in a wavelength of extreme ultraviolet light, are actually charged particles tracing magnetic field lines that emanate from these active regions. Active regions are capable of producing significant solar storms. We will see what they produce as they rotate to where they are facing towards Earth.

Credit

Credit: NASA/SDO

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.