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These amazing images from the sun's surface show a solar flare so powerful it disrupted radio communications over Europe. (CNN/NASA)

These amazing images from the sun's surface show a solar flare so powerful it disrupted radio communications over Europe. (CNN/NASA)

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Video: 'Solar fireworks' on surface of sun

Updated: Wednesday, 04 Jul 2012, 7:04 AM CDT
Published : Wednesday, 04 Jul 2012, 7:03 AM CDT

    (CNN/NASA) - Some intergalactic fireworks for your 4th of July enjoyment.

    These amazing images from the sun's surface show a solar flare so powerful it disrupted radio communications over Europe.

    It also sent electrically-charged particles shooting into space that just might sweep past Earth's magnetic field in time to spark some auroral fireworks.

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