SPOTLESS NO MORE

Old ar2786 has returned today and has been re-numbered AR2974.

From official Dept. of Commerce website-

Solar Activity 24 hr Summary...

Solar activity was very low. A new spotted region rotated onto the SE
limb and was numbered Region 2794 (S17E78, Hsx/alpha). No Earth-directed
CMEs were observed.

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary
SRS Number 356 Issued at 0030Z on 21 Dec 2020
Report compiled from data received at SWO on 20 Dec
I. Regions with Sunspots. Locations Valid at 20/2400Z
Nmbr Location Lo Area Z LL NN Mag Type
2794 S17E78 347 0120 Hsx 02 01 Alpha
IA. H-alpha Plages without Spots. Locations Valid at 20/2400Z Dec
Nmbr Location Lo
2792 S22W43 108
2793 S15W20 085
II. Regions Due to Return 21 Dec to 23 Dec
Nmbr Lat Lo
None

***So far no flaring and old '86 seems to be the same gentle giant we remember from last rotation. Pure Alpha now.


Have a peek for yourself via SDO:

[link to sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov (secure)]