133 Days of Endless Sun

🌞 "Captivating Solar Dynamics: 133 Days of Sun in 59 Minutes 🌞

Explore the captivating journey of our closest star as NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures the Sun's mesmerizing activity from August 12 to December 22, 2022. Orbiting Earth for over a decade, SDO's 4K x 4K resolution imaging has unveiled the secrets of the Sun's influence on our solar system.

With precision instruments, SDO records an image every 0.75 seconds, revealing the Sun's splendor in extreme-ultraviolet light. This 133-day time lapse, condensed into 59 minutes, showcases the Sun's rotation, active regions, and magnetic loops. Marvel at the Sun's dynamic beauty and the intricate dance of magnetic fields.

Occasional dark frames occur as Earth or the Moon eclipse SDO, while off-center images showcase instrument calibration. The music, "Geometric Shapes" by Lars Leonhard, accompanies this visual journey.

🔭 Join us as we witness the Sun's ever-changing dance, gaining insights into our cosmic existence. Subscribe to the NASA Goddard YouTube channel for more celestial wonders! 🌌"

Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
Scott Wiessinger (PAO): Lead Producer
Tom Bridgman (SVS): Lead Visualizer
Scott Wiessinger (PAO): Editor

Description of the Video Content:
The complete circle of the Sun is positioned on the left side of the frame, displaying a captivating golden yellow hue, adorned with uneven patches and delicate wisps of yellow extending from its surface. Notable variations are observed, with some areas radiating intense brightness, while others take on a near-black appearance. The Sun maintains a steady rotation, completing one full revolution within 12 minutes, as depicted in this time-lapse presentation. Typically, only a handful of luminous sections are visible simultaneously, undergoing dynamic shifts and rapid flashes akin to miniature fires. These illuminated segments give rise to ethereal loops that extend above the solar surface, their shapes and dimensions undergoing swift and constant alterations.
Concurrently, the right side of the frame showcases two squares outlined in white, featuring magnified views of intriguing Sun regions.

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