Image of a large sunspot region on the sun, showing umbras (darkest parts), penumbras (surrounding bronze regions), and solar granules (yellow background). This region, composed of AR 11785 and AR 11787, is being closely monitored for potential solar flares that could impact Earth.

Astronomy Picture from 10/07/2013

Large Sunspots Now Crossing the Sun

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130710.html


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