[MIham] The Sun is Stirring

[Frank]

Space Weather News for May 6, 2009
http://spaceweather.com

NASA's STEREO-B spacecraft is monitoring an active region hidden behind the 
sun's eastern limb.  On May 5th, it produced an impressive coronal mass 
ejection (CME) and a burst of radio emissions signalling the passage of a 
shock wave through the sun's outer atmosphere.  Activity has continued apace 
today, May 6th, with at least two more eruptions.  The blast site is not yet 
visible from Earth, but the sun is turning the region toward us for a better 
view.  Is a new-cycle sunspot in the offing? Readers with solar telescopes 
could see it emerge as early as May 7th or 8th.  Visit 
http://spaceweather.com for images, movies and updates.


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