2023-05-24 11:39:00
Its size is so impressive that it can even be seen clearly with the naked eye. Is about AR3310a gigantic spot on the Sun that is now aligned with Earth.
Sunspots are dark, relatively cool regions on the Sun’s surface, known as the photosphere. They are caused by highly complex and changing interactions in the Sun’s magnetic field.
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The size of sunspots can vary considerably. Some are so small that they are barely detectable, while others can be several times the size of Earth.
HOW TO SEE THE GIANT SUNSPOT
Looking directly at the Sun without the proper glasses is extremely dangerous, as its ultraviolet light can damage the retinas. Thus, to contemplate this gigantic sunspot, eclipse glasses or solar filters must be used to protect the health of the eyes. Lenses capable of blocking 100% of the sun’s UV and infrared rays.
WHAT RISKS DOES IT HAVE FOR OUR PLANET?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which monitors space weather, has claimed there is a 20 percent chance that the stain can emit a powerful X-class flare while still facing Earth.
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Solar flares are huge explosions on the Sun’s surface, produced when energy stored in ‘twisted’ magnetic fields is suddenly released. These flares can release as much energy as a billion hydrogen bombs..
The NOAA (United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) classifies solar flares based on their strength and the amount of X-ray energy they release into space. There are three categories: C, M, and X. Class C flares are the smallest and Class X are the largest.
X-class flares can cause major disturbances on Earth, such as high frequency radio blackouts and geomagnetic storms. These events can have significant effects on our technology, including interruptions in satellite communication, power failures and, in extreme cases, damage to satellites and power systems.
SOLAR CYCLE 25
The Sun’s activity follows a pattern known as the solar cycle, which lasts about 11 years. During this cycle, the amount of solar activity, which includes things like sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections, waxes and wanes.
We are currently in solar cycle 25, which experts predict will peak in 2025.
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