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OCR: SUN SPOT relatively dark photosphere of the Sun consisting darl central umbra surrounded by penumbra They occur an (approximately) 11-year cycle, usually appear in groups. and have lifetime ranging from few days to several months Sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields See also faculae and spicules Sunspot cark otthe Tields