A 4K Solar Explosion: Remarkable NASA Video Captures Enormous Flare

Updated 6.3.16, 9:36 AM EDT by Jolene Creighton

On April 17, 2016, an active region on the Sun's right side released a solar flare, captured here by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. This solar flare caused moderate radio blackouts, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.

You can see all the NASA footage here.

Share This Video

Keep up.
Subscribe to our daily newsletter to keep in touch with the subjects shaping our future.
I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its User Agreement and Privacy Policy