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April Sunspots

23 Apr 2026

April Sunspots

Active sunspot groups

© Alan Cayless all rights reserved.

Although past the peak of solar maximum, the Sun is still active with several sunspot groups visible. This image was taken with a Herschel wedge and a continuum filter, which gives the image this distinctive green colour.

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