Solar Prominences: The Sun's Dazzling Fireworks Show – Explained!) - video Dailymotion

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00:00Did you know that solar prominences are massive bursts of plasma that leap off the Sun's surface?

00:05These stunning arcs can stretch thousands of kilometers into space, and they're held together by magnetic fields.

00:12What's fascinating is that they can last for days or even weeks before disappearing.

00:16Some prominences are so large that they can be seen from Earth with the right equipment,

00:21appearing like fiery ribbons against the dark sky.

00:24They often occur near sunspots where magnetic activity is intense.

00:27And here's a fun fact.

00:29When a prominence erupts, it can send solar material hurtling toward Earth,

00:33potentially disrupting our satellites and even causing beautiful auroras.

00:37So next time you gaze at the Sun, remember those incredible swirling structures dancing above it.