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Solstice sunspots

21 Jun 2026

Solstice sunspots

Sunspots on the midsummer Sun

© Alan Cayless all rights reserved.

Although slightly quieter than of late, the midsummer Sun is still showing some activity. This image shows sunspot groups 4472 and 4473 appearing around the solar limb (lower left). More spots are on the way.

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