The Sun is BLANK

There have been no Sunspots since the 16th when Sunspots 1005 and 1006 showed up.

Following these spots was a magnetic band threatening to break the surface and become

more Cycle 24 Sunspots.

The bands can be seen here via a Magnetic telescope.

NASA is calling these Cycle 24.

CREDIT SOHO

This is good news, more magnetic blemishes mean that the Sun is warming up, we should start seeing more Sunspots in a couple of months.