Rare s-shaped eruption seen on the sun
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A spectacular solar outburst called a “sigmoid eruption” created an eerie looking S shape on the sun’s surface that just might remind you of Superman. Watch this incredible, close-up view of the phenomenon and learn what caused it.
Breakdown
- A rare s-shaped feature appeared near the Sun's equator. 7s
- The formation was observed on September 4th. 13s
- The s-shaped eruption stretched about 78,000 miles wide, ten times wider than Earth. 17s
- The shape is formed by twisted magnetic field lines during a sigmoid eruption. 26s
- Such eruptions often indicate an impending space storm. 31s