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A Giant Mouth Has Opened on The Sun And Even It Looks Surprised : ScienceAlert

Last updated: June 4, 2025 5:20 am
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A Massive Coronal Hole on the Sun is Sending Solar Particles Towards Earth

Scientists have identified a massive coronal hole on the Sun, resembling a giant mouth-like opening that is approximately as wide as five Jupiters. This coronal hole is not an actual hole, but rather a region where the Sun’s magnetic field opens up, allowing solar particles to escape more easily and travel through the Solar System.

When observed in optical wavelengths, this coronal hole may not be visible to the naked eye. However, in ultraviolet light, it appears as a dark void-like patch on the surface of the Sun. Currently, the Sun displays a distinctive configuration with a large mouth-like gash on its southern hemisphere and two eye-like spots on the northern hemisphere.


The Sun as it appeared on June 4 in the three ultraviolet wavelengths of 171, 193, and 211 Ã…ngstroms. (NASA SDO)

Although coronal holes can generate geomagnetic storms when solar particles interact with Earth’s magnetosphere, the current activity is not expected to result in significant disturbances. The Sun’s coronal hole activity is a normal phenomenon, and the solar wind it produces is typically milder compared to the effects of a coronal mass ejection.

Experts from the British Met Office suggest that the southern coronal hole on the Sun may lead to a slight increase in solar wind, but the interaction with Earth is likely to be minimal. Despite the Sun’s recent flare and coronal mass ejection activity, which caused a powerful geomagnetic storm on Earth, the overall impact is expected to be manageable.

As the Sun transitions from a highly active phase to a less turbulent period, scientists anticipate more fluctuations in solar activity. While these events may create stunning auroras in the Earth’s skies, there is no cause for alarm. The Sun’s natural cycles continue to fascinate and awe observers, reminding us of the dynamic nature of our solar system.

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