Giant Sunspot AR4366 Turns Toward Earth — See It Safely
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Astronomers report sunspot AR4366, about 15 times the width of Earth, is facing our planet and has already produced multiple strong M- and X-class solar flares that can disrupt radio signals. The piece explains how to view the sunspot safely with proper solar eclipse glasses or filtered optics, noting AR4366 will remain visible for several days and could spawn more flares and geomagnetic activity.
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