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Scientists have recently recorded an unusual event on the Sun: a 'dark' eruption. This phenomenon has sparked questions about its formation and potential effects on our planet.

What is a 'Dark' Solar Eruption?

According to information shared by the Institute, this event occurred following a solar flare. The flare disrupted a neutral hydrogen cloud in the Sun's corona, scattering its material. This ejected matter is essentially invisible to the Sun's intense radiation because photons are absorbed in ionizing the hydrogen, effectively disappearing within this layer.

"The result is that the bright surface of the Sun appears to be covered by a dark blanket. This continues until the neutral hydrogen is fully ionized or moves off the Sun's disk. In this case, the latter occurred," explained specialists from the laboratory.

Potential Impact on Earth

Researchers indicate that a portion of this ejected material is expected to reach Earth within the next day. It will partially enter the atmosphere, cool, and then be absorbed by oceans and rocks, and processed by plants.

"As has happened for thousands of years, the Sun sends a part of its matter to Earth," the experts added. This follows a previous report of the strongest solar flare in the last half-month, classified as M9.3, with experts not ruling out further eruptions in the immediate hours.

This information was reported by the Infohub.kz news agency.