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submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by ekZepp@lemmy.world to c/science_memes@mander.xyz
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[–] stephen01king@lemmy.zip 18 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Slowly making their way does not equal moving slowly. It describes the time it takes to exit the sun, not the speed of the particle.

[–] stebo02@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 days ago
[–] dave@feddit.uk 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

They’re also rapidly making their way and taking a long time.

[–] Klear@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

And cold wind is when slow-moving air hits you at a fast speed.