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Community photo entitled Sunspot AR4392 has a 'beta-gamma' magnetic field by Victor Rogus on 03/18/2026 at Sedona, Arizona, USA

Sunspot AR4392 has a 'beta-gamma' magnetic field

On 03/18/2026 10:12 am by Victor Rogus | Website | Sedona, Arizona, USA

As seen to me just now, Sunspot AR4392 has a 'beta-gamma' magnetic field poses a threat for M-class solar flares. And:

NOAA's latest forecast model predicts a CME impact on March 19th just hours before the northern vernal equinox. The timing is perfect for amplification by the "Russell-McPherron effect, which boosts storms around the onset of Spring. The impact could produce a G2-class geomagnetic storm with photographic auroras at mid-latitudes.
(Spaceweather.com)

103mm Jagers refractor, Badder Planetarium safety prism, using neutral tensity and a solar continuum filter, Losmandy GM-8 mount. Cannon 60Da camera. 650 FL 12.5 mm eyepiece.