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A Powerful Burst of Energy

On Sunday, May 12, the Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 12:26 p.m. EDT. Solar flares and eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, and navigation signals and pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts.

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NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare – as seen in the bright flash in the lower right – on May 12. The image shows a subset of extreme ultraviolet light that highlights the extremely hot material in flares and which is colorized in teal.

Earth Information Center

For more than 50 years, NASA satellites have provided data on Earth's land, water, air, temperature, and climate. NASA's Earth Information Center allows visitors to see how our planet is changing in six key areas: sea level rise and coastal impacts, health and air quality, wildfires, greenhouse gases, sustainable energy, and agriculture.

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A black swallowtail butterfly enjoys a snack from a blooming lantana plant at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida.

Aurora over Utah

The aurora turns the sky near Malad City, Utah, red, purple, and green in this 8-second exposure taken on May 11, 2024.

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