Sunspots
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Large sunspot could trigger northern lights this weekA large sunspot group has the potential to unleash a powerful solar flare this week -- and that might mean the chance of northern lights for us.ScienceAug 24, 2015
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It’s baaack! Giant sunspot returnsThe biggest sunspot that was seen in almost 30 years has returned, though smaller than its original self. It could make for some interesting days ahead.ScienceNov 14, 2014
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WATCH: Sun unleashes major solar flareA powerful solar flare erupted from the sun on Tuesday, casting billions of particles out into space.ScienceFeb 25, 2014
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Is solar ‘lull’ affecting global temperatures?But many point to the sun's low activity as the cause of the recent "pause" in global surface temperatures over the past decade. The sun, however, is getting a bad rap.ScienceJan 22, 2014
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