NASA’s IRIS Probe Captures First Coronal Mass Ejection in Stunning Detail

On May 9, 2014, NASA’s Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) probe captured its first-ever coronal mass ejection (CME). The observation provides unprecedented insights into the Sun’s dynamic activity, with a field of view spanning 5 Earth-diameters in width and 7.5 in height. This milestone enhances our understanding of solar eruptions and their potential impact on Earth’s space weather environment.