After a year of observation, scientific images from 2025 have unveiled a stunning display of sunspots, which are dark phenomena on the surface of our life-giving star. Observations indicate that 2025 marked the peak of the 25th solar activity cycle, a stage defined by the highest levels of the sun's magnetic activity during its approximately 11-year cycle. Each dark spot represents a region of high magnetic activity, where the sun's temperature is comparatively cooler than the surrounding areas, with some spots remaining active for weeks or months.

The gathered images illustrate a collection of sunspots that developed on the solar surface over the course of the year, with a large circular assembly of these spots at the center, surrounded by monthly depictions that showcase their distribution throughout the year. The images were sourced from the Solar Dynamics Observatory operated by NASA, providing a detailed visual representation of solar activity.

Furthermore, the movement of sunspots can be utilized to infer the sun's rotation. Although the sun is a gaseous star, it rotates faster at the equator than at the poles. This differential rotation plays a crucial role in the dynamics of solar activity and the formation of sunspots, thereby influencing solar weather and its effects on space weather phenomena that can impact Earth.