Monster Sunspot To Unleash Powerful Solar FlaresThe huge sunspot complex measures more than 60,000 miles across — big enough for amateur astronomers with decent equipment to spot from their backyards, weather permitting. Monday evening’s eruption from AR 1471 apparently generated an Earth-directed CME, which should hit Earth sometime Wednesday morning (May 9) Eastern time, researchers said. keep reading

Monster Sunspot To Unleash Powerful Solar Flares

The huge sunspot complex measures more than 60,000 miles across — big enough for amateur astronomers with decent equipment to spot from their backyards, weather permitting.

Monday evening’s eruption from AR 1471 apparently generated an Earth-directed CME, which should hit Earth sometime Wednesday morning (May 9) Eastern time, researchers said.

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