A stunning solar "waterfall" has been spotted on the surface of the sun.
The picture, taken by astrophotographer Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau on March 9, shows a wall of plasma being shot "some 100,000 kilometers" – or about 62,000 miles – up towards space, Poupeau told Spaceweather.com.
That's high enough to engulf about eight Earths.
The plasma then seems to be cascading back down to the sun, giving the structure its "waterfall" nickname.
Scientists estimate that the plasma is falling back down at tremendous speeds – up to 22,370 mph per Space.com.
Source: www.sciencealert.com
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