Yesterday's solar "fire fountain" has subsided and the source has revealed itself. "It's a crackling, energetic region on the sun's surface," reports Pete Lawrence, who sends this picture from Selsey, UK:

sun fire fountain
©Pete Lawrence


The core of the region has not coelesced into an actual sunspot, but it is nevertheless lively and interesting to watch: "A few bright flares have been occurring this morning," says Lawrence. "If you've got clear skies and a solar telescope, don't forget to keep a look out as anything can happen!"