Numerous sunspots with two large areas. AR3363 soon to rotate out of view, and AR3372 which has become more magnetically complex. The more complex the sunspot, the greater the potential for large flares. 07-16-2023 Palm Springs California.
Numerous sunspots with AR3363 still being the largest and most prominent. Now estimated to be approximately 916,606 square miles. 07-12-2023 Palm Springs California.
Video of the Sun this morning 07-09-2023. The large Sunspot is so big that it is reported to be clearly seen in photographs taken by the Perseverance rover on Mars. Palm Springs California.
Maria Bertrand from one of our many photo shoots. This was along Mulholland Drive overlooking Bel Air. I am so privileged to have her in front of my cameras.
Video of last night’s Super Moon 07-02-2023. A Super Moon is when the Moon moves in it’s orbit closer in distance to the Earth. Here at approximately 225,000 miles. Palm Springs California.
The Sun photographed this morning. The large sunspot region indentified as AR3354, which has exhibited substantial growth. In the last 24 hours it has produced 8 solar flares. Palm Springs California.
Sunspot activity this morning with a large region that produced 8 solar flares and a minor radio blackout over the Atlantic Ocean north of Puerto Rico. Palm Springs California
Sunspots today Sunday, June 25 2023. Sunspot activity was high with 14 active regions in the last 24 hours. It looks like many had rotated out of view before I photographed the Sun this morning. Palm Springs California.
Sunspots this morning 06-22-2023 with moderate solar activity. Solar activity yesterday was reported to be high but clouds and haze kept me from photographing. Palm Springs California.
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