faculae

/ˈfæk.jəliː/ or /ˈfæk.jəliːz/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of facula, a small bright spot or group of bright spots on the surface of the sun, typically caused by magnetic activity

“Astronomers observed several faculae on the surface of the sun during the recent solar flare.”

Synonyms

  • magnetic flare
  • sunspot

Antonyms

  • dark spot
  • solar eclipse