INTENSE SOLAR RADIO BURSTS: Big sunspot AR2740 is turning toward Earth and emitting loud bursts of shortwave radio static. A remarkable outburst yesterday was rare in both its form and intensity, exceeding even what observers have detected during Solar Maximum. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com to hear the sounds and find out how you can detect them in your own backyard.
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