News Analysis / Astrophotographer Captures 60,000-Mile-Tall 'Wall Of Plasma' On The Sun
Published on: April 18, 2023
Source : NDTV
Context:
Recently, an Argentina-based astronomer captured a structure that looked like a wall of plasma on the surface of the sun.
Polar Crown Prominences (PCP)
Solar Prominences:
Solar Filaments:
Sometimes, prominences are observed against the bright background of the Sun instead of at the edge of the Sun’s disk.
These prominences appear dark compared to the bright background of the Sun and are called solar filaments.
How are PCPs Formed?
Why are PCPs Important?
PCPs are important because they provide clues about the sun’s magnetic activity and how it affects the Earth’s environment.
Solar activity, including PCPs, can cause disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field, which can lead to auroras and disruptions in communication systems.