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prominences

  • plural
    of prominence.
    prominence
    noun
    Also prominency. the state of being prominent; conspicuousness.

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And for those looking closely they may have seen small loops of pink gas called prominences following the Sun's turbulent magnetic field.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Another feature that can be seen are flame-like structures called prominences on the edge of the sun, showing up in contrast to the white light of the corona.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2024

“Solar prominences, corona, oh my god!” he said.

From New York Times Apr. 20, 2023

You should also avoid shoes with seams or hard materials that may rub and place pressure on bony prominences.

From Washington Post Aug. 15, 2021

Violent solar storms produce brilliant flares that disrupt radio communications on Earth; and immense arching plumes of hot gas, guided by the Sun’s magnetic field, the solar prominences, which dwarf the Earth.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan