Phenomenon
Solar Prominence
An arc of cool plasma above the Sun's surface.
Loops of chromospheric gas suspended in the corona by magnetic fields, often persisting for weeks before erupting.
Overview
Loops of chromospheric gas suspended in the corona by magnetic fields, often persisting for weeks before erupting.
See also
Sunspot
A dark cool patch on the Sun's surface.
Coronal Mass Ejection
A giant cloud of plasma hurled into space.
Stellar Jet
A collimated beam of plasma from a star or remnant.
Anti-greenhouse Effect
Atmospheric haze cooling a planet's surface.
Solar Eclipse
When the Moon stands between Earth and Sun.
Lunar Eclipse
When Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.