☀️ The Sun Room
Welcome to the bright side! Watch our Sun in near-real time and explore the powerful beauty of its surface. 🔥
🎥 Live Sun Feed
☀️ Live Solar Observatory Feed
Images from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) — refreshed every few minutes.
🔆 Latest Solar Image (SDO/AIA 304 Å)
Source: NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (AIA 304 Å)
🧭 Explore the Sun in 3D
Interactively explore the Sun with NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System — zoom, rotate, and view our star from every angle.
Source: NASA Eyes on the Solar System
☀️ Helioviewer: Compare the Sun and Earth
Open NASA’s Helioviewer to explore the Sun interactively and compare its size with Earth.
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Solar Video Highlights
Explore moving views of the Sun through our Astronomy Watch YouTube channel. Click any preview to start the video. Fullscreen viewing is available from the player controls.
Solar Wind
April 4, 2026 — The Sun continuously releases streams of ionized particles known as the solar wind. Traveling at speeds of up to 800 km/s near Earth, this flow of charged particles shapes space weather throughout the solar system.
Solar Dynamics Observatory
Captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, this footage reveals the Sun in remarkable detail, showcasing its dynamic and ever-changing atmosphere.
Solar Surface Detail
A high-resolution view of the Sun’s surface recorded over 2.5 hours, highlighting the complex motion and structure of solar plasma.
Star Size Comparison
An animation comparing the sizes and temperatures of known stars, revealing the immense scale of stellar giants beyond our Sun.