New sunspot complex AR 4294-4296 faces Earth, comparable to Carrington Event sunspot

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A massive sunspot complex, AR 4294-4296, has appeared on the sun and is facing Earth. This sunspot is comparable in size to the one that caused the 1859 Carrington Event, a significant solar storm. While potential technological disturbances and auroras are possible, a Carrington-level event is not currently expected. The sunspot complex is magnetically intertwined and has already shown activity. Scientists are monitoring it closely, as it could potentially survive multiple rotations and pose a risk closer to Christmas.


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