NASA’s 4K View of April 17 Solar Flare

On April 17, 2016, a dynamic zone located on the right side of the sun unleashed a solar phenomenon known as a mid-level solar flare. This captivating event was skillfully recorded by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. The unleashed solar flare was responsible for inducing moderate radio blackouts, a phenomenon meticulously tracked by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.

Scientists engage in the thorough examination of these active regions, characterized by potent magnetic fields, in their pursuit of unraveling the mysteries behind their periodic flare eruptions. This insightful study seeks to shed light on the underlying reasons that lead to such extraordinary solar displays.

The mesmerizing video footage, depicted here in multiple wavelengths of extreme ultraviolet light, a type of light that ordinarily eludes human vision, has been astutely color-coded in SDO's imagery to facilitate effortless observation.