Sunday, April 3, 2022

The Sun on 03.13.2022

 The Sun on 03.13.2022. The largest area of activity on the disk is AR 2965 (left and above center on the inverted image). This active area has a ‘beta-gamma’ magnetic field, giving it the potential to release M-class (medium size) flares. The second image is a closeup of AR 2965. The complex loops of plasma in the magnetic field over this group of spots reflects the building energy.







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