Active Region AR2192 heading towards the limb

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In summary, the conversation discusses the active region AR2192 and its associated coronal loops, which are structures formed by magnetic field lines on the solar surface. This region has been the most active in the current solar cycle, producing multiple X and M class flares. After disappearing around the limb of the sun, it reappeared as a new region, AR2209, but has not been as active as before.
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Look at those beautiful coronal loops coming out of the Active Region AR2192. We can see them as solar plasma is attached to the magnetic field lines extending outward of the region and looping back into the Sun.

Coronal loops are found around sunspots and in active regions. These structures are associated with the closed magnetic field lines that connect magnetic regions on the solar surface. Many coronal loops last for days or weeks, but most change quite rapidly. This image was taken in extreme ultraviolet light.

Credit: https://www.facebook.com/NASA.Little.SDO?fref=photo

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This has been the most active SS region so far this cycle, producing at least 5 X class flares and many M class ones. The region has been reported as the largest in size in the last 20 years.
The region is now a day or 2 away from disappearing around the limb of the sun.
Will it still be kicking when it reappears in a couple of weeks ?

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Thanks for the post! Sorry you aren't generating responses at the moment. Do you have any further information, come to any new conclusions or is it possible to reword the post?
 
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well 2 weeks later and old AR2192 reappeared as new region AR2209
unfortunately it was only a pale shade of its former appearance and has only produced a few M class flares

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1. What is Active Region AR2192?

Active Region AR2192 is a large, highly active area on the surface of the Sun. It is also known as the "Great Sunspot" and has a diameter of approximately 80,000 miles.

2. What does it mean for AR2192 to be heading towards the limb?

When an active region like AR2192 is heading towards the limb of the Sun, it means that it is moving closer to the edge of the Sun's visible disk as seen from Earth. This typically indicates that the active region is rotating towards the far side of the Sun and will soon be out of view from our perspective.

3. Why is AR2192 significant?

AR2192 is significant because it is one of the largest and most active sunspot regions observed in recent years. It has produced several powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections, which can have impacts on Earth's magnetic field and communications systems.

4. How is the movement and activity of AR2192 tracked?

Scientists track the movement and activity of AR2192 using telescopes and satellites that observe the Sun's surface in different wavelengths of light. This allows them to monitor changes in the sunspot's size, shape, and magnetic field, which can indicate the potential for solar flares or other disturbances.

5. Is there any cause for concern with AR2192 heading towards the limb?

No, there is no cause for concern with AR2192 heading towards the limb. It is a natural occurrence in the Sun's regular cycle of activity and does not pose any immediate threat to Earth or our technology. However, it is important for scientists to continue monitoring and studying this active region to better understand the behavior of our Sun.

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