Enormous Ring is Developing on the Sun
What is this strange ring that has been developing on the Sun during 16-Oct?
Sunspot 1112, located in the southeast quadrant, has been the source of a giant filament that is currently stretching 400,000 km across the surface of the Sun.
However, today, there appears to be development of a enormous circular ring which looks to be linking with the huge magnetic filament of sunspot 1112. Most of today’s various wavelength images of the Sun all show this feature over at the SDO (Solar Dynamics Observatory) – NASA website.
SpaceWeather.com today reports,
A vast filament of magnetism is cutting across the Sun’s southern hemisphere today. A bright ‘hot spot’ just north of the filament’s midpoint is UV radiation from sunspot 1112. The proximity is no coincidence; the filament appears to be rooted in the sunspot below. If sunspot flares, it could cause the entire structure to erupt. This active region merits watching…
What concerns me is that if indeed this is a huge magnetic filament nearly encircling the entire Sun, it is now currently directly facing the Earth. If sunspot 1112 does erupt, could the entire filament explode into a massive CME?
This particular phenomenon will be all over in a few days as it rotates around the Sun, but it serves to remind us that there are more and more events happening on the Sun as we transit into the next solar cycle maximum (peaking ~ 2012 into 2013).
CME is short for coronal mass ejection, a plasma made up of mostly electrons and protons.
Basically, a CME is electromagnetic radiation that is ejected from active regions of the sun.
CMEs directed at Earth can interfere with radio communications, harm satellites, and even damage electrical power transmission circuits and infrastructure, potentially causing widespread power grid failure. The biggest threat to human civilization is the later, a massive power grid failure, which could take months or even years to repair. This circumstance would require an extremely powerful CME, which fortunately do not occur on a regular basis.
Update 16-Oct-2010:
Issued: 2010 Oct 16 2156 UTC
Product: documentation at http://www.sidc.be/products/presto
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# FAST WARNING ‘PRESTO’ MESSAGE from the SIDC (RWC-Belgium) #
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An M2.9 X-ray flare occurred at 19:12UT at S20W26 in the vicinity of
active region 1112. There is no evidence for an associated CME. The
flare was confined in time. The filament in the neighborhood of the
flare site didn’t erupt as can be seen in PROBA2/SWAP images.
Sunspot 1112 just produced a solar flare (16-Oct, 2156 UTC) and we have apparently dodged a bullet for the moment… it did not ignite the massive filament. However, Sunspot 1112 is still Earth-facing and could easily flare again… Eyes are still on it…
Update 17-Oct-2010:
While reports are indicating that yesterdays M3-class eruption was the largest in three months, sunspot 1112 is still growing and the huge associated filament remains intact and ready to ignite should a larger flare explode in the upcoming hours.
Composite Image from 17-Oct-2010, 1435 UTC
Update 18-Oct-2010:
Sunspot 1112 and its monstrous 400,000 km filament located in the southeast quadrant, continues its (left to right) rotation around the sun, while still Earth facing and intact.
Composite Image from 18-Oct-2010, 1333 UTC
A total of five “B” and “C” -class flares ignited today from sunspot region 1112, a high number but fairly small in intensity, not enough to ignite the filament.
Check out the close-up image of the region as it makes its way towards the south east edge. Image from AIA (Atmospheric Imager Assembly) wavelength: 171 angstroms.
Maybe too much information, but it has been fun to watch this one…
Solar cycles come and go about every 11 years or so, and is due to reach the next solar maximum sometime between 2012 and 2013. It is a process, a ramp up. I’m sure that there will be many more posts in the future, assuming that the activity continues to increase over the next year or two. The fact that we are seeing activity is not unusual. However it has been interesting to observe the magnificent filament that developed over the surface during the past several days, along with its ominous shape.
Update 19-Oct-2010:
The filament that we’ve been watching has grown to 500,000 km, and incredibly, a small part of it erupted into space while leaving the majority still intact. The eruption is NOT Earth directed, while the entire region has rotated near the limb of the sun.
Update 19-Oct-2010, later in the day…
Sunspot region 1112 belted off 4 small solar flares today and is still very active while beginning to twist over the southeast limb.
Update 20-Oct-2010
5 additional flares so far today, the largest being a C1.5. Today may be the last we see of region 1112, unless it survives the 12 day journey around the far side of the sun.
Update 21-Oct-2010
Parting image of sunspot 1112… on the edge
Update 3-Nov-2010
Right on time, sunspot 1112 survived the journey around the back side of the sun and is now appearing into view on the southwest limb. This mighty sunspot has teeth. Time will tell if it has diminished in intensity or if it harbors more surprises. Maybe another filament ring??
Update 6-Nov-2010
Yesterday, the powers that be, renamed sunspot 1112 to 1121. It remains just as active (if not more so) than it was when we first observed it during the days of the “ring”. It is shooting off C and M-class flares and is beginning to rotate towards the Earth.
Maybe a Solar Telescope
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This could be the start of massive solar flares heading into 2012. I wonder what this means for weather here on Earth?
Maybe…
There have been two camps on the upcoming solar cycle maximum, one has maintained that we will have less activity than usual, while the other is just the opposite with more than usual. We will watch it unfold.
[...] It seems our sun has made the news as well. Christ said that there would be signs in the sun, the stars and the moon in the last days. Yeah the Sun has had solar flares before but there are too many signs coming together lately, keep our eyes open and always be ready. [...]
I can see your concerns. However, the next generation of telescopes will disclose even more thoughtful and concerning happenings which are unknown to us right now.
An Overwhelming Surprise
http://www.wake-up.org/warnbook/WarnBook.htm
One more trigger that should remind us to focus on the real priorities and people in our life as we never truly know what will happen next.
Being this is a natural event, accepting that we little humans have no control over the sun, as in my last post. Another consideration is the philosophy that hold that what happens in our eco-system and in our cosmos are all part of the karmic effect of the collective unconscious to use a Jungian term. If this theory explains that natural disasters are actually created through the energies that we put out with our thoughts and intentions. If this is true, then if the human race begins to think productively in a collaboration of unity and love, our solar system will chill out too. Just a thought… that I know if it is true, I am contributing to goodness with my intentions, thoughts, words and actions, so whatever it is, I am still at peace.
and for some reason I find it exciting that the solar system is speaking to us.
What is it saying? That’s up to each individual to decide. Shall we run and hide? Or shall we know the truth about this phenomena, that we are at the mercy of nature, and always will be. Its a good thing, regardless of how things might appear!
Also could be ET technology to help quickly eradicate civilization…and if so…there could be opposing forces set in place to also prevent such a catastrophe. If this is indeed the case then this is just a reminder that we are not alone-whether friendly or not.
I’m pretty sure it’s just the sun doing its “normal”? thing on the way up the ramp to the next solar cycle maximum, due in 2012 – 2013. It should be an interesting ride.
My biggest concern is that the USA currently has TWO satellites continuously “monitoring” the Sun 24/7. With the incredible advancements in technology over the last 10-20 years, who knows what they are capable of doing. Like for example; HAARP, LHC, Nano-technology, EM Propulsion, Plasma generators, etc……….. There are also geometric shapes appearing on Saturn. This could simply be electro-magnetic anomalies, or it could be artificial manipulation. Tesla could explain this in-depth – too bad J.P. Morgan, Edison, and science mocked him all the way to his poor deathbed.
Interesting stuff… What really worries me is the fact that there is a small chunk of the UK missing! Looking at the visitors map, there’s a black hole where Anglesey (Island off north coast of Wales, approx 25miles across.) should be..
To Steffster:
Too funny… you are correct! Either a laser-directed CME took out Anglesey, or my visitor map program has a bug
there shall be signs in the sun,moon and the stars..luke 21
its written that at the end of the age the son would return an judge the earth, “the sun Ra” it’s clear to me that the sun is gearing up for something at the end of the age.
responding to the son judging the world comment, i see this event with the sun as a clear indication of the world of science and religion speaking as one, while the great idiots are so divided
WendyWyatt, I have finally read a thought that relates to something larger than us and inclusive to us. Celestine prophesy, to say the least.
We are created creators, and the energy we give off could be good, and shared, making it great, and contagious..Why have we spent so much time in fear, when we could be, hmmmmm A family, If the energy increases from the sun, we better figure out if we can transcend it or be obliterated and paranoid.
I hope to understand.
not to worry…the sun is waking up (becoming more active) doing what it has always done for eons of time. Going through cycles of being less active then becomes more active…not too sure of timing-every eleven years???? NASA has much info on this…new satelite orbiting the sun…new info on sun and its activities..very exciting..an unusal star…not typical of the many studied in universe..All is well.
Well, now I am scared, I am not scientist, and I am not very bright, but I know the sun shouldn’t be doing that, is the end of the world trully coming? is 2012 really the end of time?
To: Someone
“I know the sun shouldn’t be doing that” Actually, the sun goes through approximate 11-year cycles of extra activity. The next solar maximum is due in about 2 years and we are beginning to see increased numbers of sunspots and solar flares, none of which have been dangerous to us so far.
“Is 2012 really the end of time?” It marks the end of the 26,000 year cycle of the Mayan calendar. I’m planning on still being around during 2013
This is just a prep for a small nova explosion, not a supernova by any means. Of course, even a small nova would vaporize the Earth, so it’s best to be prepared. It could happen tomorrow, next year, or 50 years hence. Not to worry.
To: dalethorn
In my opinion, it is simply a reminder that the sun can surprise us and is certainly capable of affecting our lives here on Earth. Fortunately, solar flares of sufficient magnitude to cause significant damage are rare, however the possibility always exists…
Check it out folks
picture on the left, inside the ring
looking at the one o-clock arrow or to the earth size comparison
A Bearded Face as clear as Day…
Awesome
“They”, yes even nasa must think that we are a bunch of idiots! Does anyone really believe that the probe that was sent out that orbited the sun etc actually was not caught and crashed to the earth? They retrieved that probe and the one that hit the earth was a prop. Why did AG get on w/his show in a big way right after this fiasco? They know that all the planets are heating up, not just earth’s – do we not know that they know stuff about whats going on w/the sun and are playing us like a football? Lets wake up, Oh yeah, the Big deception is about to be unleashed (remember, those that live in glass houses should not through rocks) and do not believe the lie, they are not Aliens c/o RNN
Let me see if I can pin this down for you. What it means is this:
There is either going to be more activity than usual, less activity than usual, about the same activity as usual or an unknown level of activity.
Does that just about cover the entirety of the knowledge base regarding sun spots? I think so.
To: calpatriot0
You are exactly correct. Only time will tell.
This particular one was interesting to watch though, at least it was for us.
What I found interesting was that spaceweather never acknowledged the existence of the circular connection of filaments, and I could not find on the spaceweather site these same photos of concentric filaments. Isn’t NASA known by insiders as ‘Never A Straight Answer?’
To: rockpicker
You are correct. Although SpaceWeather.com acknowledged the 400,000 km filament associated directly with sunspot 1112 (in fact they were pretty excited about it), they did not address the “almost” circular ring that developed, that is, the filament on the north side of the sun that began to seemingly connect with the southern filament of 1112. This mostly occurred over the weekend, and maybe their site doesn’t update much during the weekend (that’s one theory).
I was amazed by the developing ring, and kept on capturing the images from NASA’s own website. It was pretty incredible.
Please update your blog! Its now Oct 25 and no photos of the sun!
To: Mackay
Thanks for your interest! By the way, if you scroll down the home page, and look at the left sidebar which contains various information, I almost always keep an up-to-date image of the Sun with current sunspots, or other worthy notations. I sometimes change the positioning of the various sidebar subjects, but it should always be there.
I update this, along with other sidebar data every morning with my 1st cup of coffee (Pacific time). My 2nd cup goes towards contributing a new daily post – which sometimes requires even a 3rd cup
Also, If something really interesting happens on the sun, or merits warning, I will undoubtedly designate a fresh new post to the subject.
Could this be a seismic wave from a slight collapse of the surface due to a change in polarity??
Re Post by 2+2=4 Oct 18 (above) USA has 2 satellites monitoring the Sun 24/7
People may not be fans of Jesse Ventura but in a (free to view) episode on Tru tv Conspiracy Theories show he & his team put forward the most incredible journalistic eyewitness & other documented proof of on the sly massive government spending/ building programsin preparatio of hideouts for themselves. Absolutley mega collosal spending going on… in preparation for a predicted CME on a scale heretofor unheard of. I’ve seen it. Look it up
Are there any more recent sunspots? Maybe December 25th or later?