An eruption above the sun's surface caused a cascade of magnetic arches that a NASA video captured in December.

The video was colorized to show the extreme ultraviolet wavelengths, which are typically invisible to human eyes, according to NASA.

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A dark solar filament above the sun's surface became unstable and led to the eruption, according to NASA.

The video was posted to YouTube by NASA Friday.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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