awakening

As reported, AR4479 emitted an X1.1 flare today afternoon, this may be just an appetizer for the current massive unstable sunspots, they can produce much more all the way to the limb and beyond. Seeing deteriorated as well as weather, but previous 6 days in a row of clear skies is a valuable gift in winter.

Newt 4.5" + solar film, 1/640s ISO100

crop, b/c