Colossus CME

2025July 2025

Jul 2

Written By Charles Lillo

Three-panel sequence showing the evolution of a massive solar prominence erupting from the Sun. In the first panel, the prominence appears as a stable, tree-like structure. In the second, it stretches outward as it begins to detach.

Image Title: Colossus

Copyright: Alessandro Ravagnin

Date image was taken: May 29, 2025

Location: Romano d'Ezzelino

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: Over the weekend, I captured the dramatic evolution of a massive solar prominence that recently erupted from the Sun. Rising to over 300,000 kilometers above the chromosphere, this colossal structure offered a spectacular display of solar dynamics.

The image showcases three distinct stages:

On June 28 at 05:47 UTC, the prominence had stabilized into a striking "tree-like" form.

By June 29 at 06:02 UTC, it had started to stretch and detach.

Just a few hours later, at 16:56 UTC, the structure had dramatically evolved, marking the rapid disintegration of the once-stable formation.

An awe-inspiring reminder of the Sun’s ever-changing and powerful nature.

Name: Alessandro Ravagnin

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