
The sun’s surface erupted early Sunday, blasting tons of plasma (ionized atoms) into space. These atoms are headed toward Earth and could create a stunning light show in the process…and a rise in temperatures.
Yes, scientists now know that solar eruptions, aside from being dazzlingly bright and super-neat, can actually produce waves of radiation known as “heat”.
“Sure, in June we suggested that the Sun may be entering a weak solar cycle,” explained NASA scientist David Hathaway, “but then this happened we realized we totally derfed it.”
When this coronal mass ejection reaches Earth, solar particles collide with oxygen and hydrogen atoms in the Earth’s atmosphere which then glow and produce an effect scientists call “warming”.
“It’s just such an amazing occurence,” Hathaway continued. “No wonder we worship the sun!”

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