NASA creates timelapse video showing three years of the sun in three minutes

EVERY day, every 12 seconds for the past three years NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has taken a photo of the sun across 10 different wavelengths.

And now it has taken all of those images and turned it into a stunning three minute video, capturing every important moment that has occurred to our nearest star for the past three years.

"There are several noteworthy events that appear briefly in this video," NASA added.

"They include the two partial eclipses of the sun by the moon, two roll manoeuvres (by the observatory, as it changes position), the largest flare of this solar cycle, comet Lovejoy, and the transit of Venus."

"The specific time for each event is listed below, but a sharp-eyed observer may see some while the video is playing."

— "00:30;24 Partial eclipse by the moon

— "00:31;16 Roll manoeuvre
— "01:11;02 August 9, 2011 X6.9 Flare, currently the largest of this solar cycle
— "01:28;07 Comet Lovejoy, December 15, 2011
— "01:42;29 Roll Manoeuvre
— "01:51;07 Transit of Venus, June 5, 2012
— "02:28;13 Partial eclipse by the moon"

The beautiful, dramatic music also helps. It adds some emphasis and drama to the event.

Watch the video above if for no other reason than to remind yourself what an amazing universe we live in.