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An enormous sunspot that was seen from the surface of Mars last week has now turned to face Earth, bringing an increased chance of unsettled space weather with Earth in the firing line.
A group of sunspots measuring more than 15 times the diameter of Earth was imaged by NASA s Perseverance Rover last week; now, the spots are pointed toward Earth, with strong flares possible.
An enormous sunspot that was seen from the surface of Mars last week has now turned to face Earth, bringing an increased chance of unsettled space weather with Earth in the firing line.