For the First Time Ever, See Giant Whirlpools Swirling on the Sun!

The world's most powerful solar telescope has captured incredible new photos of giant, spinning whirlpools on the surface of the Sun. These blazing hot swirls of energy might finally explain what causes solar flares [giant explosions of radiation in space] and the beautiful Northern Lights here on Earth. Just imagine looking at a campfire and seeing giant tornadoes spinning inside the flames!