Sun unleashes giant plasma plume and reels it back in apparent ‘failed eruption’ (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published 14 hours ago
https://www.space.com/sun-eruption-m-class-solar-flare-plasma-plume-june-3-2024
‘Solar astrophysicist Ryan French took to X to describe the event, which occurred at 10:11 a.m. EDT (1411 GMT) on Monday. “A gorgeous #SolarFlare on the Sun today! Just look at how the falling plasma impacts and flows down the magnetic field - physics in action.” French wrote. “As further data becomes available, it looks like this event is a prime example of a ‘failed eruption’! Material attempted to leave the Sun, but didn’t quite escape.” ‘