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APOD from 2026-02-08

Active Sunspot Region 4366 Crosses the Sun

Sunspot region AR 4366, larger than #Earth, has produced several flares over 10 days. Captured over Zacatecas, Mexico, it's a candidate for the most active region in the current solar cycle and may boost Earth's auroras. It's now rotating away from Earth with its future visibility uncertain.

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