At 1945 UT (Sept. 21st), the section that broke loose is sort of
"hovering" above the edge of the limb, looking like a wind-torn cloud.
The other section still attached may be another separate quiescent
prominence that just happened to be close to the one which broke loose,
as it has well-defined borders and lots of footpoints. There is also a
very nice low irregular loop on the northeast limb and a small but
bright surge on the south-southeastern limb. Clear skies to you.
--
David W. Knisely
Prairie Astronomy Club: http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org
Hyde Memorial Observatory: http://www.hydeobservatory.info/

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