SDO Spots X8.2-Class Solar Flare, Sept. 10, 2017

SDO Spots X8.2-Class Solar Flare, Sept. 10, 2017

This video shows the Sept. 10, 2017, X8.2-class solar flare as observed by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. The video shows a blend of light from the 171- and 304-angstrom wavelengths. The static at about 24 seconds into the video is caused by particles from the Sun striking the instrument. Credit: NASA/Goddard/SDO This video is public domain and may be downloaded at: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12706#X8.2 Read more: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2017/active-region-on-sun-continues-to-emit-solar-flares/