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AR3664/AR3697 soon to face the Earth, Thomas LELU

AR3664/AR3697 soon to face the Earth

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging
AR3664/AR3697 soon to face the Earth, Thomas LELU

AR3664/AR3697 soon to face the Earth

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging

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Sunspot AR3664 (renamed AR3697) is visible again. Since the aurora borealis it generated in early May, it has completed a full circle around the Sun. According to the latest calculations, the sunspots should be facing the Earth around Thursday June 6, 2024. This raises concerns about possible geomagnetic storms. This re-emergence comes after the sunspot recently triggered a powerful X-class solar flare (the most powerful), causing major disruptions and shortwave radio blackouts across Western and Eastern Europe. Monitoring solar activity is crucial, especially in our hyper-connected world. AR3697 will soon be facing Earth, meaning that any further sunspot activity will have a more direct impact on our planet.

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AR3664/AR3697 soon to face the Earth, Thomas LELU

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