Thursday, September 20, 2012

SolarHam.com | Solar Update - Thursday SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 AT 7:30 AM CT

Solar activity is currently low with only C-Class solar flares detected within the past 24 hours. Sunspot 1574 now appears to be growing as it approaches the southwest limb. Sunspot 1575 remains the largest visible region on the Earth facing side of the Sun, but is not magnetically complex. Expect solar activity to continue at low levels on Thursday with a slight chance for an isolated M-Class solar flare.


A look at Sunspot 1574 as it approaches the southwest limb. It appears to be sprouting new spots today. Image by SDO.