Former Active Region 3590 Detected on the Sun's Far Side

Former Active Region 3590 appears to have been detected in NSO Gong helioseismology. The region was the source of the February 22nd X6 (R3) solar flare - the largest thus far in Solar Cycle 25. We will have to wait and see whether the old spot complex survives until it rotates back into Earth-view. Continue to visit our web page for the latest information, forecasts, and updates.