Satellite image of solar eclipse from space

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured the moment the Moon passed in front of the Sun on June 29.

Solar eclipse seen from SDO satellite on June 29. (Photo: NASA)

According to Space Weather, the eclipse event on June 29 lasted about 35 minutes and could only be observed from space with the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). At its maximum, the Moon covered 67% of the Sun.

Images taken from SDO are so high-resolution that mountains or the protruding surface of the Moon's edge can be seen, which is backlit by the Sun's flare.

SDO was launched in February 2010 and is part of the solar research satellite network of NASA and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The satellite takes pictures of the Sun every 0.75 seconds, helping to track the magnetic field, atmosphere, sunspots and other aspects that affect the star's activity over a regular 11-year cycle.

"SDO studies how the Sun works and controls space weather. Its measurements of the Sun's matter, atmosphere, magnetic field, and energy levels all help us better understand the star," NASA said. emphasize.

The rough terrain at the edge of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun's flare. (Photo: NASA)

The Sun has been quite active lately as it has entered the strongest phase of its 11-year cycle - which started in 2019 and is expected to peak in 2025. This leads to an increase in the rays of the sun. The Sun and a significant release of plasma along with the accompanying magnetic field from the corona.

On June 21, NOAA reported detecting a sunspot nearly three times the size of Earth on the surface of the Sun. The black spot, called AR3038, is capable of creating strong flares towards our planet, leading to geomagnetic storms that threaten power grids and artificial satellites.