What's Happening?
A NOAA GOES satellite equipped with the SUVI instrument has captured images of two massive solar prominences. These prominences are large, bright features extending outward from the Sun's surface, often
associated with solar activity. The footage, courtesy of NOAA/SUVI, provides valuable data for scientists studying solar phenomena and their potential impacts on Earth.
Why It's Important?
Solar prominences can affect space weather, which in turn impacts satellite operations, communication systems, and power grids on Earth. Understanding these solar events is crucial for predicting and mitigating their effects on technology and infrastructure. The data collected by NOAA's satellite contributes to ongoing research in solar physics and helps improve forecasting models for space weather events.
