NASA | Alex Young Discusses Sunspots

The video features Dr. Alex Young from NASA discussing a massive sunspot, the largest in 24 years, and its potential impact on Earth. Sunspots are regions of intense magnetic fields that can affect technology on Earth through solar flares. NASA is studying these phenomena using various spacecraft, including the Solar Dynamics Observatory and the upcoming MMS mission. Viewers can learn more about sunspots and NASA's research at nasa.gov/sunearth.

What makes the current sunspot particularly noteworthy?

• It is cooler than the surrounding sun.

• It is the smallest sunspot ever recorded.

• It has no magnetic field.

• It is the largest sunspot observed in nearly 24 years.

How can sunspots affect technology on Earth?

• By increasing the Earth's temperature.

• By causing earthquakes.

• By disrupting communications and GPS systems.

• By making the sky appear red.

What is the primary nature of the disturbances caused by sunspots?

• Gravitational

• Electromagnetic

• Chemical

• Nuclear

Which NASA mission is set to study the Earth's magnetic field and sunspots?

• MMS (Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission)

• Voyager

• Mars Rover

• Hubble Space Telescope

Where can one find more information about NASA's sunspot research?

• nasa.gov/mars

• nasa.gov/moon

• nasa.gov/venus

• nasa.gov/sunearth