Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Backward Sunspot and the New Solar Cycle
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2006 is “A Backward Sunspot and the New Solar Cycle,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MDI , SOHO , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 210 words.
From the explanation
“Why is sunspot 905 backwards? Perhaps it is a key marker for the beginning of a new magnetic cycle on our Sun .”
— APOD editors, August 30, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
Advertisement
At a glance
- Date
- August 30, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: MDI , SOHO , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 210 words