Here comes the Sun… it’s alright
SoHO MDI, EIT imager and STEREO Behind all confirm that group 11009 is coming around the Eastern limb of the Sun. EIT is showing ‘flaring’ around the limb and STEREO shows two very strong spots from it’s view at 45 degrees from straight-on. Soooo, look for some potential action late on 26th Dec or into Dec 27th. They’re good big high southern latitude Cycle 24 spots too. Maybe the sharp rise is about to start! It’s about time.
Note: don’t forget that, looking at the Sun, the left side is called the East and right side is called the West. Not obvious to ‘Earth thinkers’. Sunspots emerge on the East and move to the West.
P.S. Merry Christmas to all readers and have a safe, happy, relaxing time. Hopefully with spots!