Sun Generates Modest Sunspots, Flares

Over the past year, astronomers have been concerned with the decreased levels of activity recorded by our Sun, which, if past cycles are any indicator, should be teeming with activity at this time. Very few sunspots and solar flares appeared earlier this year, but the scientific community sig... [ read more >> ]

Sunspot groups 1024 are visible in the lower-right part of this image

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Image credits: SOHO / MDI

Sunspot groups 1024 are visible in the lower-right part of this image