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- Sunspots were observed on the sun鈥檚 surface on Tuesday, appearing dark but displaying a radiant shine聽
RIYADH: The northern border region witnessed two major astronomical events on Tuesday evening 鈥� a striking conjunction of the Moon with Mars and the star Chi Virginis, and the appearance of massive sunspots.
The former was visible to sightseers and offered ideal conditions for astrophotographers, with Mars identifiable by its reddish-orange hue.
Adnan Khalifah, a member of the space and astronomy club, said the moon appeared aligned with Mars, visible above the star Chi Virginis in the Virgo constellation.
Meanwhile several sunspots were observed on the sun鈥檚 surface on Tuesday, appearing dark but displaying a radiant shine. The spots are among the largest recorded this year, each spanning tens of thousands of kilometers and visible through small telescopes.
Astronomers say studying these spots is vital to understanding the sun鈥檚 11-year cycle, which regulates solar activity. Sunspots can trigger solar flares or geomagnetic storms that may affect satellite navigation and communication systems.