16 Mar
2010
16 Mar
'10
12:59 p.m.
Those with H-A solar scopes might want to have a look at the Sun today. A prominence that's been building on the NW limb has now broken away except for attachment points at either end forming a large arch. In white light the good sized group of spots that resembles the Hawaiian Islands chain is still visible though seeming a bit smaller and less active than in days past. patrick