Monster sunspot group 1890 now faces Earth. Taken on Nov. 8, 2013. Credit and copyright: Ron Cottrell.
Posted on 11/08/2013 6:06:31 PM PST by BenLurkin
While old Sol had been fairly quiet for the time where it was supposed to be active in its normal 11-year cycle, only recently has activity ramped up with increased flares and sunspots. During 2013, there has been intermittent strong activity (like this and this in May), but the activity since mid-October is really the first extended period of activity.
Speaking of sunspots, a huge group called designated as AR 1890 has turned to face Earth. Thanks to astrophotographer Ron Cottrell for capturing the group today, above. Spaceweather.com reports that this sunspot has a trend of producing very brief flares. The X1-flare today was no exception as it lasted barely a minute. NOAA is forecasting a 60% chance of M-class solar flares and a 20% chance of X-flares on Nov. 8th from this sunspot group.
(Excerpt) Read more at universetoday.com ...
Oh nose ... were all gona’ die!
Is this better than getting “Mooned”?
Hopefully this will help propogation on the 10 meter ham radio frequency band. I want some sunspots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Uh, Oh!
Algore’s toilet paper is going to start to glow from all the extra emissions from the Sun, and he’s going to begin to bloviate again about glowbull warming.
And this, after the hugh storm in the western pacific. Must be that the end is near!
WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE!
I guess I won’t bother working on that report due Tuesday this weekend...no point to it. I think I’ll just putter around the house.
LOL! Of course you could always hedge your bets ...
“Is this better than getting “Mooned”?” more like a pressed ham sandwich with tobasco sauce.
Bob Seger "Sunspot Baby" 1-13-07 - YouTube
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