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A spot so huge appeared on the Sun that it can be seen without a telescope

Added	Fri, 26/05/2023
Источники	gismeteo.ru
Дата публикации	Thu, 25/05/2023
Версии	The heavenly bodies

Scientists said that at the moment it is possible to observe a spot on the Sun that is four times the size of the Earth. Experts say that it can be seen without using a telescope, but it is necessary to use special protective glasses that completely block infrared and ultraviolet rays.

Experts are closely monitoring this spot, dubbed AR3310. Experts explain that sunspots are areas where the magnetic fields of a star can be excessively active. The mentioned spot has already provoked a powerful outbreak of the M-class.

The American National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns that there is a 20% chance that this spot could lead to an X-class outbreak. It is clarified that such an outbreak can lead to interruptions in radio communications and affect the operation of the power grid.