A Closer Look At How Massive The Sun Really Is

This jaw-dropping video offers a stunning close-up view of the Sun, capturing the sheer immensity of our star in mind-blowing detail. The highlight? A colossal solar flare erupting from the surface—so massive it towers at least 8 to 10 Earths high. As the camera focuses in, viewers are left in awe as fiery plasma arcs dance across the Sun’s surface, making our home planet look like a tiny speck by comparison. It's a powerful reminder of just how gigantic and explosive our Sun truly is.

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A solar flare at least 8-10 Earths tall. pic.twitter.com/5SAxwIwWV1

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