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Although solar activity is associated with sunspots, there is no associated increase in solar output. Historically sunspot activity waxed and waned on an 11 year cycle, which maps to no identifiable earthly weather pattern of matching period.

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Do sun spots warm the earth?

Sunspots are temporary dark spots on the sun caused by magnetic activity. They do not directly warm the Earth. However, changes in solar activity, including sunspots, can affect Earth's climate by varying the amount of solar radiation reaching the planet.


Is the movement of sunspots caused by the spinning of earth on its axis?

No, sunspots are caused by the Sun's magnetic field becoming twisted and concentrated in certain areas. This magnetic activity on the Sun's surface leads to sunspots, not the spinning of the Earth on its axis.


The photosphere is about 100 times the diameter of the Earth and large sunspots are larger than your whole planet?

Yes, that's correct. The photosphere is the visible surface of the Sun, and it extends about 100 times the Earth's diameter. Sunspots are cooler, darker areas on the photosphere that can be larger than Earth itself, with some spanning thousands of kilometers in diameter.


Is the earth cooler when there are less sunspots?

Yes, the Earth can experience slight cooling when there are fewer sunspots, as sunspots are associated with solar activity. During periods of low sunspot activity, known as solar minima, the overall solar output can decrease slightly, leading to cooler temperatures. However, the impact of sunspots on Earth's climate is minimal compared to other factors like greenhouse gas concentrations and natural climate variability. Overall, while sunspot activity can influence solar energy output, its effect on Earth's temperature is relatively small.


How do solar flares and sunspots affect the earth climate?

Solar flares release bursts of energy and radiation that can disrupt Earth's magnetic field and cause geomagnetic storms. Sunspots are cooler areas on the sun's surface that can affect solar radiation reaching Earth. Both solar flares and sunspots can influence the Earth's climate by affecting the amount of solar radiation received, potentially leading to changes in weather patterns and atmospheric processes.

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Do sun spots warm the earth?

Sunspots are temporary dark spots on the sun caused by magnetic activity. They do not directly warm the Earth. However, changes in solar activity, including sunspots, can affect Earth's climate by varying the amount of solar radiation reaching the planet.


How do sunspots are formed?

in the earth


Does the sunspots affect the earth?

The primary affect on the Earth is on our ionosphere


Can sunspots be larger than the earth?

Yes.


Is the movement of sunspots caused by the spinning of earth on its axis?

No, sunspots are caused by the Sun's magnetic field becoming twisted and concentrated in certain areas. This magnetic activity on the Sun's surface leads to sunspots, not the spinning of the Earth on its axis.


The change in earth's total insolation is caused by?

sunspots


Where are sunspots on the earth?

There are no sunspots on the Earth; SUNspots are spots ON THE SUN. They are "dark" (well, SLIGHTLY less bright) spots on the Sun that happen to be correlated with solar flares and coronal mass ejections. The number of spots on the Sun varies up and down on a cycle that is approximately 11 years long. We're not sure why. You can see today's Sunspot Number online at spaceweather.com.


Does Earth warm up?

scientests have been finding out that the earth is warming up by methane


What protects us from sunspots?

The Earth's ionosphere and sunblock or sunscreen.


A change in earth total insolation would be caused by?

Sunspots


What solar phenomena can disrupt radio and electrical systems on the earth?

Sunspots


What are sunspots.how do they affect earth?

Sunspots are originally thought to be planets. They are darker than the surrounding photo sphere. Sunspots are caused by large magnetic fields