Sun Features

 Sun Features

Sunspots

Sunspots are areas of the Sun's surface that appear darker than the surrounding areas, this is because they are cooler. They form in areas of strong magnetic activity that inhibit heat transfer.

Solar Flares

When the magnetic fields near sunspots cross, tangle, or are reorganized, an explosion of energy can be released. Intense solar flares can interfere with radio communications on Earth.