Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 22, 2023

Our Increasingly Active Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 22, 2023 is “Our Increasingly Active Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mehmet Ergün). The original explanation runs about 188 words.

The Sun is pictured in a color that allows high detail. The large orange ball has several bright streaks and a carpet-like texture. Several prominences are visible around the edges. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mehmet Ergün Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Our Sun is becoming a busy place. Only two years ago, the Sun was emerging from a solar minimum so quiet that month s would go by without even a single sunspot .”

— APOD editors, February 22, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 22, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mehmet Ergün
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 188 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 22, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-february-22-our-increasingly-active-sun

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