Today's Sun (03.04.2022). The Sun continues to be active as this new solar cycle gets underway. AR 2960 (at the bottom of the disk and just emerging over the limb), is growing rapidly and may produce flares today. This inverted view shows the swirling activity of our nearest star.
The trials, tribulations and small triumphs of a Charlotte, NC astronomer imaging under Bortle 8/9 skies.
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The Sun Today--April 4, 2025
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