A massive new sunspot complex, dubbed AR 4294-4296, has emerged on the sun and is facing directly at Earth. The dark patch is on par with the infamous sunspot that birthed the 1859 Carrington Event - but, for now, it's staying quiet.
Giant sunspot on par with the one that birthed the Carrington Event has appeared on the sun - and it's pointed right at Earth
Live Science - 5 Dec 2025 16:08
A massive new sunspot complex, dubbed AR 4294-4296, has emerged on the sun and is facing directly at Earth. The dark patch is on par with the infamous sunspot that birthed the 1859 Carrington Event - but, for now, it's staying quiet.
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