A Prominent Solar Prominence from SOHO . ... Credit Copyright: SOHO - EIT Consortium , ESA , NASA Explanation: One of the most spectacular solar sights is a prominence. A solar prominence is a cloud of solar gas held above the Sun's surface by the Sun's magnetic field . ... Although somehow related to the Sun's changing magnetic field , the energy mechanism that creates and sustains a Solar prominence is still a topic of research . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...