Coronal Hole on the Sun

By Ecbra de Oaoj | June 5th, 2012

This image of a coronal hole on the sun bears a remarkable resemblance to the 'Sesame Street' character Big Bird. Coronal holes are regions where the sun's corona is dark. These features were discovered when X-ray telescopes were first flown above the Earth's atmosphere to reveal the structure of the corona across the solar disc. Coronal holes are associated with 'open' magnetic field lines and are often found at the sun’s poles. The high-speed solar wind is known to originate in coronal holes. The solar wind escaping from this hole will reach Earth around June 5-7, 2012.

Text and Image Credit: NASA/AIA

3 Comments

bluesbaby5050: It will reach Earth by June 5th- to the 7th!!

Well, All I have to say is stay inside,and you better have enough food,and water,and a good safe source for cooking off the grid! In the colder climates ,you better have enough warm clothes,and footwear,and food ,and water,and a good safe source for staying warm off the grid too. for the long haul! And NEVER FORGET to say your prayers to the Holy Spirit,for Peace,and Harmony on Earth,and Good will to all men! We are All One Human Race! Great Picture Ecbr a!The Falcon Goddess of The Feather.

1 year 1 week ago

Tarheel Alpha Male: BB/FG-Remember that Anu77 told us we had help.....

.....I just wanted to remind you that Anu77/Edi said we had help from other "places" that were doing what they could to lessen the effects of the CMEs, and/or any potentially harmful inbound Sun blasts. That's not saying that they could stop everythg, but at least they're trying.

1 year 1 week ago

bluesbaby5050: To Tarheel---

I do remember this being said by Them. IT is help from the GOOD Aliens/Scientists that are helping to lessen the effects from the CME blasts to our Electromagnetic Field. But we will still have them tho. Some people do not remember this being said,or are just not aware.

1 year 1 week ago