Solar Activity Collection (#3)

H-alpha Sun with sunspots and solar prominences

Solar activity, SDO ultraviolet image
Solar activity, Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) ultraviolet image. The SDO is an Earth-orbiting spacecraft launched in 2010 by NASA and used to observe the Sun

Cloud cover climate change, artwork
Cloud cover climate change. Artwork showing climate change in the form of lowered temperatures due to increased cloud formation

Solar flares and Earth, artwork
Solar flares and Earth. Artwork showing a solar flare from the Sun (left) sending a stream of charged particles and radiation towards the Earth (right)

Aurora borealis over a tent. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights) that is visible in the night sky, usually only at high latitudes

Aurora borealis over trees. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights) that is visible in the night sky, usually only at high latitudes

Solar flare, SDO ultraviolet image
Solar activity. Extreme ultraviolet (UV) satellite image showing a solar flare and coronal mass ejection (CME) erupting from the surface of the Sun on 2nd January 2012

Aurora borealis, Whitley Bay, UK
Aurora borealis, Whitley Bay. Rare view of northern lights over St Marys Island, Whitley Bay, UK. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

SDO view of the Sun eclipsed by Earth. The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is an Earth-orbiting spacecraft launched in 2010 by NASA and used to observe the Sun

Auroral display over trees C016 / 5815
Auroral display over trees. Aurora borealis (northern lights) over pine trees. This coloured light display is visible in the night sky, usually only at high latitudes

HaRP array for auoral research, artwork
HaRP array for auoral research. Artwork of activity in the ionosphere (coloured lights) being triggered and detected by the array of antennas of the HaRP

Aurora borealis C013 / 9488
Aurora borealis (purple and green) over a frozen river, with the constellation of Ursa Major at top right. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Aurora borealis C013 / 9486
Aurora borealis (green) over pine trees, with Mars (red) visible just above the trees at centre. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Sunspot groups seen on the Suns surface
Sunspots. Several dark sunspot groups seen on the Sun. Sunspots are areas on the Suns surface which are around 2000 degrees Celsius cooler than their surroundings, causing them to appear darker

Meteor over lake
Meteor. Optical image of a meteor track (upper right) in the night sky and reflected in a lake. A meteor, or shooting star

Solar activity, artwork

Aurora watching, time-exposure image
Aurora watching. Time-exposure image of an aurora watcher by a fire, observing an auroral display in the northern hemisphere

Aurora observations, 1839. Historical artwork of an aurora seen from Finland, on 21st January 1839. Aurorae, displays of coloured lights in the sky

Aurora over Paris, 1869
Aurora borealis or northern lights display, over Paris, France, on 13 May 1869, historical artwork. Aurorae, displays of coloured lights in the sky, are rarely seen outside the polar regions

Astronomical collage. Artwork showing (from left to right): the Earth, a planet and its parent star, nebulae (red, green and black), the surface of a star, a ringed gas giant planet, a comet

Aurora australis and star trails, over the Southern Ocean. The aurora (on horizon) is a coloured light display visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora australis and Milky Way

Sunspot on the setting Sun. The single sunspot is seen towards the centre of the solar disc. Sunspots are found in the solar atmosphere

Solar flare, 1 August 2010, SDO image
Solar flare, 1 August 2010, ultraviolet SDO image. This massive solar flare (white area, upper left) impacted the Earth on 3 August 2010

Aurora borealis and Moon over a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

TRACE observatory over Earth, computer artwork. TRACE (Transition Region and Coronal Explorer) is a space observatory launched in 1998 to study the Sun at ultraviolet wavelengths

TRACE observatory, artwork
TRACE observatory, computer artwork. TRACE (Transition Region and Coronal Explorer) is a space observatory launched in 1998 to study the Sun at ultraviolet wavelengths

TRACE observatory and the Sun, artwork
Solar coronal loops. Computer artwork based on the ultraviolet TRACE image of the Sun, showing coronal loops following a solar flare event observed in November 2000

TRACE observatory and solar coronal loops
Solar coronal loops. Computer artwork based on the ultraviolet TRACE image of the Sun, showing coronal loops following a solar flare event observed in November 2000

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"Captivating Solar Activity Unveils Nature's Dazzling Light Show" Witness the ethereal beauty as it paints the night sky with vibrant hues. From an enchanting aurora over Antarctica, captured by a satellite image, to the mesmerizing dance of the Aurora Borealis alongside a radiant moon, these celestial spectacles never fail to leave us in awe. The Northern Lights illuminate the darkness near Yellownife, showcasing their breathtaking display of colors that seem almost otherworldly. With each flicker and swirl, they create a celestial masterpiece that captivates all who are fortunate enough to witness them. Druridge Bay in the UK becomes a canvas for nature's most captivating brushstrokes as another spellbinding Aurora Borealis graces its shores. The vivid ribbons of light intertwine and stretch across the horizon, casting an enchanting glow upon everything they touch. These cosmic phenomena remind us of our planet's intricate connection with our star - the Sun. As solar particles interact with Earth's magnetic field, they produce this magnificent spectacle known as auroras, and is a reminder that even from millions of miles away, our Sun has profound effects on our world. So next time you find yourself gazing at the night sky or planning an adventure under its shimmering canopy, keep your eyes peeled for signs of solar activity. You may just be lucky enough to witness one of nature's most extraordinary performances – where science meets art in perfect harmony.