Huge 'sunspot archipelago' 15 times wider than Earth is spotted on the Sun - and scientists warn it could bombard our planet with solar flares capable of causing devastating blackouts

Daily Mail ^ | 11/22/23 | Jonathon Chadwick

[week 71]

Huge 'sunspot archipelago' 15 times wider than Earth is spotted on the Sun - and scientists warn it could bombard our planet with solar flares capable of causing devastating blackouts Spots on sun described as 'archipelago' as they look like a collection of islands These planet-sized dark spots can release charged particles that hit the Earth By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 07:46 EST, 22 November 2023 | UPDATED: 07:46 EST, 22 November 2023

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View comments They look like small dots of pepper on a tasty egg yolk, or an 'archipelago' – a big group of islands on some faraway yellow planet.

But the latest set of snaps from NASA actually show a cluster of 'sunspots' – cooler parts on the sun's surface caused by massive changes in our star's magnetic field.

The images were captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which has been monitoring the sun from space for more than a decade.

[MrRelevant]

And warmer temps? Asking for a friend.

[BudgieRamone]

That is my theory as well.

[metmom]

And auroras.

Maybe it will be clear and we’ll be able to see it!

[SunkenCiv]

Uh-oh, better run and hide.

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[metmom]

This way they can blame the sunspots when they shut down the grid.

Far too likely to be true than not.

A FYI ping for preppers.

[telescope115]

The Faraday Cage? I don’t know if it will make a difference with solar flares, but they are designed to protect electronics, like cell phones from having their circuits fried during the course of an EMP event.

[zeestephen]

I look at the most recent solar photograph each day.

I can barely see these spots.

Hard to believe they will cause solar damage on Earth.

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Prepper ping - Solar sunspot event possible, solar flares could cause electrical and communication blackouts

metmom : "This way they can blame the sunspots when they shut down the grid.
Far too likely to be true than not."

"Huge 'sunspot archipelago' 15 times wider than Earth is spotted on the Sun - and scientists warn it could bombard our planet with solar flares
capable of causing devastating blackouts
Spots on sun described as 'archipelago' as they look like a collection of islands
These planet-sized dark spots can release charged particles that hit the Earth By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE "

"But the latest set of snaps from NASA actually show a cluster of 'sunspots' – cooler parts on the sun's surface caused by massive changes in our star's magnetic field.
The images were captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which has been monitoring the sun from space for more than a decade."

(My Opinion): Depending on topical energy sources which are subject to ambient temperatures, rain, snow, sleet, and extreme winds are not reliable as a heat or energy source.
Texas learned its lesson more than a year ago; Buffalo New York has had 5 feet and more of wind driven snow drifts, .. and people died.
The electrical grid is being taxed with trying to keep up with the demand, and is at risk of breaking down; it was at risk even before increased demand by electric vehicles.
If possible, try to develop at least two alternate sources of energy, other than electricity, to heat and communicate.
We should have learned our own lesson years ago when there were several incidents of rural transformers being shot out,
as most of our electrical transformers are shipped from China, where there is approximately a year long 'wait list'.
The USA produces less than 10% of the electrical transformers that it needs to continue to operate.
Green energy puts America at risk by its total reliance on electricity;
the war on oil and petroleum risks our health , economy, and our national vitality.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

and scientists warn it could bombard our planet with solar flares capable of causing devastating blackouts

Only if it is the source of any CMEs and then only if it is facing the Earth at the time.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Alex was certainly “on” that night. I laughed my arse off.

[BreezyDog]

Is it just me or do none of these prognostications ever pan out? Please stop with the alarmism.

[week 71]

LOL. It is definitely not just you. But do be aware of normalcy bias.

[week 71]

@ 48. Good post

[griswold3]

We could tax it. That would slow activity!

[Libloather]

What happened to the last devastating sunspot? Anything?

[bitt]

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[wintertime]

Yep!

[Fai Mao]

Good

[BenLurkin]

‘Strongest’ solar flare since 2017 detected
https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/strongest-solar-flare-since-2017-detected-heres-what-to-know/

[week 71]

Thanks for the link. “Solar activity and CMEs are only expected to be more common in 2024...” This could be an interesting year for space weather watchers. Would love to see aurora borealis again where I live.

Also liked this - “An added bonus of the current solar cycle? The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, will occur near cycle maximum, meaning a good show for skywatchers,”