When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: NASA/SDO Two loops of "dark" plasma exploded from the sun yesterday (July 21), and a NASA ...

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The cooler, denser plasma appears dark against the raging surface of the sun in this view from a NASA spacecraft. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here ...