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science1 year ago

"Active Sunspot Threatens Earth's Satellites"

A massive sunspot named AR3738 is moving into a position where it could send a proton storm toward Earth, potentially damaging satellites and disrupting communications. The sunspot's volatile magnetic field could release solar flares or coronal mass ejections, posing risks to astronauts and high-altitude flights. If the sunspot doesn't explode soon, Earth will avoid these dangers.