The Sun
 
 
A large sunspot group on the Sun See also
Close up of a solar flare erupting on Sun
Magnetic Storm (1999)  This artwork shows a close up of a large sunspot group on the Sun's photosphere. Sunspots are regions on the Sun which, owing to magnetic effects, have lower temperatures than the global average, making them appear darker.

 
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