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Why the Sun Has Two Giant Holes, and What That Means for Earth
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- Two giant holes, 18 to 30 times the size of Earth, have appeared on the surface of the sun.
- They could send 1.8 million mph solar winds toward Earth.
- They're called coronal holes, which are cooler areas that don't glow as bright as others.
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Two giant holes appeared on the sun's surface. They're called coronal holes, and they'll send solar winds toward Earth, revealing stunning northern lights.
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