Sun Emits a Mid-Level Flare on Dec. 4, 2014
The sun emitted a solar flare on Dec. 4, 2014, seen as the flash of light in this image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. The image blends two wavelengths of extreme ultraviolet light – 131 and 171 Angstroms – which are typically colored in teal and gold, respectively. Read more: <a href="http://1.usa.gov/121n7PP" rel="nofollow">1.usa.gov/121n7PP</a> Image Credit: NASA/SDO
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December 8, 2017
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GSFC
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