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Sunspot groups

24 Sep 2025

Sunspot groups

Active Sun with multiple sunspot groups

© Sandi Cayless all rights reserved.

The face of the Sun is covered in spots this week, with ten active sunspot groups. Imaged using a Herschel wedge fitted with a solar continuum filter which gives the image this characteristic green colour.

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