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Take a break and watch this mesmerising solar flare footage in ultra HD

The video was captured by Nasa’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the sun constantly.

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Apr 27th 2016, 11:00 AM

This solar flare put on a better show than any Christmas lights

Stunning.

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Dec 27th 2014, 3:44 PM

NASA releases amazing close-up video of a solar flare

It looks like something from a science fiction film, but it’s real.

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Apr 6th 2014, 6:33 PM

Pic: The Northern Lights captured in Donegal

The photo was captured at Dunree Head on Monday morning.

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Aug 6th 2013, 10:31 AM

Northern Lights might be visible over Ireland tonight

There may be lots of activity in the skies tonight, thanks to solar flare activity – here’s your guide on what to look out for.

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Mar 8th 2012, 12:16 PM

Did you have phone problems on Thursday night? This might be why

This burst of solar activity began at 8:27pm last Thursday night, and NASA says it disrupted radio communications after 9pm.

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Nov 9th 2011, 9:02 AM

Amazing NASA video: the most powerful solar flare in four years

NASA has released footage of a so-called class X event — the most powerful form of solar flare.

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Feb 19th 2011, 2:34 PM

Massive solar flare sends particles towards Earth

Irish astronomers say we might be able to see light display in night sky as a result of ‘X-flare’.

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Feb 16th 2011, 6:23 PM