NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Sees Sun Emit a Mid-Level Solar Flare (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Sees Sun Emit a Mid-Level Solar Flare

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A mid-level solar flare erupted on the sun late on Feb. 3, 2014, peaking at midnight EST. This image, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, shows the bright flare near the center of the sun.

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