Massive Sunspot Complex on the Sun Raises Risk of Strong Solar Storms

Huge sunspot complex raises risk of strong solar storms

Astronomers say it is one of the largest sunspot groups seen in the past decade.

Massive Sunspot Complex on the Sun Raises Risk of Strong Solar Storms

A massive sunspot complex has appeared on the Sun, covering an area comparable to the legendary Carrington Event region. Known as AR 4294-96, the active cluster features highly tangled magnetic fields that could unleash powerful solar flares and geomagnetic storms, potentially disrupting satellites, power grids, and global communications if Earth-directed eruptions occur.