SCIENCE

Massive coronal hole spotted on the Sun

By Sanjana Shankar

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Coronal hole

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has discovered a massive coronal hole on the Sun, which is about 30 times the size of Earth.

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Sun's dark spot

Coronal holes are not actual holes on the Sun's surface. They appear dark on the solar surface because they are cooler than their surroundings.

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Mysterious solar phenomena

Coronal holes are a part of the Sun's normal activity. However, they are not well understood and are considered the 'dark side' of solar activity.

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Auroras in high altitudes

The recently-spotted coronal hole will spark auroras in the higher altitudes on Earth on March 24, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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Solar activity

Most solar activity is harmless, but to be on the safer side, NASA, NOAA, and other organizations closely monitor the Sun.

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