Astronomers have warned that a massive sunspot developing on the Sun's
Earth-facing side has the potential to launch powerful solar flares capable of causing widespread disruption
Sunspot region 3089 is one of four sunspot regions being monitored for the possibility of a significant flare
The only one capable of causing a powerful geomagnetic storm in the Earth's atmosphere
A few days ago, this sunspot region was active, but it has since quieted down
Earth-facing side has the potential to release powerful solar flares capable of causing widespread disruption
On December 5 and 6, 2006, triggered a CME that interfered with GPS signals sent to ground-based receivers
Many satellites and spacecraft can be protected from the worst effects with advance warning
The only one capable of causing a powerful geomagnetic storm in the Earth's atmosphere