A jaw-dropping explosion on the sun blasted out a fiery trench stretching an insane 250,000 miles—long enough to wrap around Earth ten times. NASA caught the whole thing on video, showing the eruption flinging a massive cloud of solar material (called a coronal mass ejection, or CME) into space.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a cool space spectacle—it’s a reminder that the sun is a chaotic, dynamic beast. While this particular CME likely won’t cause havoc on Earth, big solar storms can mess with satellites, power grids, and even astronauts. Plus, it’s a stunning peek into how our star behaves when it’s throwing a tantrum.