Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
Sagittarius A* erupts with constant flares, from quick flickers to months-long outbursts, revealing a wildly unpredictable cosmic spectacle.
The black hole’s turbulent plasma and twisted magnetic fields trigger massive bursts of energy, much like solar flares—but on steroids.
Despite intense study, no pattern emerges. Each observation reveals a completely new and unexpected display of flaring activity.
Magnetic reconnection events hurl particles near light speed, producing sudden, blinding flashes before the energy fades into darkness.
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Using JWST’s infrared vision, scientists saw flares shifting at different wavelengths, providing the first clues about energy loss over time.
The accretion disk churns like a raging cosmic river, with small ripples causing faint flickers and tidal waves sparking massive flares.
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Over 48 hours of JWST observation, Sagittarius A* never stopped flaring—sometimes five to six major bursts per day.
Scientists found flares change brightness at different wavelengths seconds apart, hinting at hidden physics in black hole plasma.
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A 24-hour uninterrupted JWST study may reveal whether these flares repeat in cycles or if Sagittarius A is pure chaos*.