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Sun Whirlpools and Space Weather

Updated 2026-08-05 16:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have captured spectacular images of never-before-seen whirlpools on the sun. These phenomena could help explain Earth-threatening space weather, providing valuable insights into our star's behavior.

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Scientific American
Strange whirlpools of plasma seen in the sharpest images ever captured of our star help explain the deep origins of Earth-threatening space weather and more
2026-08-05 15:00 UTC
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