Earth-Facing Sunspots Stir Caution With 1859 References
• A large sunspot cluster, AR 4294–4296, is facing Earth, raising concerns due to its size relative to the 1859 Carrington Event.
• Scientists are closely monitoring the sunspot for solar flares and CMEs, which could disrupt communications and spark auroras.
• Experts emphasize vigilance and ongoing monitoring, noting that no signs of an imminent major superstorm have been detected.
Large sunspot cluster facing Earth, monitoring closely
A massive cluster of sunspots, identified as AR 4294–4296, is currently facing Earth, prompting scientists and space weather enthusiasts to monitor its activity closely. The size of this sunspot cluster is notable, estimated to be about 90% of the sunspot that triggered the historic 1859 Carrington Event. This comparison has stirred conversations and caution within the scientific community.
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