Video: Canyon of fire on the sun

During the 11-year solar cycle, sunspots appear as blotches near the equator of the sun's surface where there is intense magnetic activity.

During the 11-year solar cycle, sunspots appear as blotches near the equator of the sun's surface where there is intense magnetic activity.

Published Oct 25, 2013

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A magnetic filament of solar material erupted on the sun in late September, breaking the quiet conditions in a spectacular fashion. - Nasa

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