The incredible moment was captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which is always watching the sun.
In a blog post, the space agency said the solar flare occurred Wednesday, peaking at 1:35 p.m. EST.Some airplane pilots, boat captains, and ham radio operators may have noticed the disturbance.More powerful solar flares can pose dangers to satellites, power lines, and even astronauts in space.
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