Solar Orbiter Captures Unprecedented Close-Up Video of the Sun

The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter has provided a detailed view of the Sun's surface, showcasing phenomena such as coronal 'moss' and 'rain'.

The Solar Orbiter recorded the Sun's surface from an extremely close distance, revealing detailed features like coronal 'moss' and 'rain'.
The video highlights massive columns of gas known as spicules, which can reach heights of up to 6,200 miles.
This close-up view was made possible by the orbiter's Extreme Ultraviolet Imager, capturing the Sun at less than one-third the Earth-Sun distance.
Comparisons of solar wind measurements were made possible with NASA's Parker Solar Probe, enhancing scientific understanding of solar phenomena.
The footage provides unprecedented insights into the Sun's lower atmosphere and its dynamic, high-temperature processes.