Impressive looking Solar Activity!

But looks can be deceiving!

For the record, solar activity is quite low right now. However, that does not mean the Sun can't look pretty impressive. I saw these images and thought I would share. With a lower than average Solar Maximum, it has been a while since the Sun was looking so cool.

Currently, only a 25% chance of a M-class flare and 5% for a X-class.

Here ya go:


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And this one too:


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Wait, so despite all of those sun spots, we aren't at risk?
That's the most i've seen on the Sun

reply to post by RooskiZombi


Nope, totally safe right now. Just an awesome display. Almost all of those spots are totally stable.

Did you see the "solar ballet" that occurred on Dec. 31?? Pretty neat.. Hopefully the embed code works here...



Took it from here..

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ok.. NASA's embed code doesn't work... Anyone know how to get it to work??

Wow, thats the most i have seen at one time
in a LONG time.

Quite the activity today.Although most look
minor, but still quite impressive.

reply to post by lasertaglover


How long before sunspot 11666?

Originally posted by lasertaglover
reply to post by RooskiZombi

 

Nope, totally safe right now. Just an awesome display. Almost all of those spots are totally stable.

Isn't it odd that the top and bottom of SOL are calm and peaceful.
Coronal Loops are all over the place in the center.

Time for a magnetic pole reversal for our sun?