306K views · 2.9K reactions | The sun emitted a trio of mid-level solar flares on April 2-3, 2017. Our Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the sun constantly, captured images of the three events. Read more: https://go.nasa.gov/2oQVFju Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b0avDc48hPM | NASA Space Alerts | Facebook

16K views · 122 reactions | NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recently recorded a significant solar flare on Thursday, December 14. The video, which has been colorized in a teal hue, vividly displays the intense burst of energy originating from the surface of the sun. This particular flare has been classified as an X2.8 event, with the 'X' category indicating the highest intensity of flares and the numeral providing additional detail on its magnitude. | Interesting Engineering | Facebook

4.8K views · 114 reactions | NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this images of a solar flare – as seen in the bright flash on the right side – on Sept. 2017 The image shows a combination of wavelengths of extreme ultraviolet light that highlights the extremely hot material in flares, which has then been colorized. Credits: NASA/SDO/Goddard | Cyclone Of Rhodes | Facebook