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An area seen as a dark spot on the photosphere of the sun?
The darkest part, where the magnetic field is approximately vertical to the sun's surface is called the Umbra.
Why do the amount of sunspots change over time?
sunspot: A spot or patch appearing from time to time on the sun's surface, appearing dark by contrast with its surroundingThey appear because of strong magnetic forces on the sun. Our magnetic forces are changing on earth too.
Why is the center of a Sunspot dark?
It is not actually dark, it is just dark in comparison to the rest of the Sun's photosphere. This is because the magnetic fields/flux associated with the sunspot inhibit convection and therefore reduce the amount of heat rising from below where they are present.
How do you use the word sunspot in a sentence?
You should never look directly at the Sun to try to see a sunspot, as they are not as dark as they look in photographs. The magnetic disturbance that causes a sunspot will seldom occur in the same location twice.
Do meteors cause sunspot?
No they do not. S sunspot is basically a magnetic storm on the the Sun's Photosphere.
Is eclipse a dark patch on the sun?
No. A dark patch on the sun is a sunspot. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, partially or completely blocking its light.
What are dark spots on the sun where gas is cooler?
The cooler dark spots on the sun are called sunspots.
What is a cool dark area in the surface of the sun?
a sunspot
An area seen as dark spot on the photosphere of sun?
A "sunspot."
What is the dark area on the sun that gives off less energy than the sun?
i belive it is a sunspot
Why does a sun spot appear dark?
Well, a sunspot is not really dark but it is at a lower temperature than the surrounding gases on the surface of the Sun. So it only looks dark by contrast with the area round it.
An area seen as a dark spot on the photosphere of the sun?
The darkest part, where the magnetic field is approximately vertical to the sun's surface is called the Umbra.
What is a dark area on the sun that is caused by magnetic storms?
Sunspot. See related question
Why do the amount of sunspots change over time?
sunspot: A spot or patch appearing from time to time on the sun's surface, appearing dark by contrast with its surroundingThey appear because of strong magnetic forces on the sun. Our magnetic forces are changing on earth too.
Why is the center of a Sunspot dark?
It is not actually dark, it is just dark in comparison to the rest of the Sun's photosphere. This is because the magnetic fields/flux associated with the sunspot inhibit convection and therefore reduce the amount of heat rising from below where they are present.
What is suns spots?
A sunspot is a dark spot on the sun's surface. It is darker because it is cooler than most parts on the sun.
Does Neptune have any sunspots on it?
No, sunspots are on the sun. Neptune does have a big dark spot, but it's not a sunspot.
