Big Sunspot
BIG SUNSPOT: The sun is showing signs of life. Sunspot 1029 emerged
over the weekend, and it is crackling with B- and C-class solar
flares. The active region's magnetic polarity identifies it as a
member of new Solar Cycle 24. If its growth continues apace, sunspot
1029 could soon become the biggest sunspot of 2009. MONDAY NIGHT SKY
SHOW: When the sun sets on Monday, Oct. 26th, go outside and look
south. Jupiter and the Moon are converging for a beautiful
conjunction. The bright pair can been seen even through thinly-clouded
skies and city lights. Don't miss it!
