Sunspots are temporary disturbances in the sun's **photosphere**.
These dark spots appear on the sun's surface and are cooler areas compared to their surroundings.
Sunspots are caused by interactions with the sun's magnetic field.
They can vary in size and shape and have a cyclical nature, with the number of sunspots increasing and decreasing over an 11-year solar cycle.
The study of sunspots helps scientists understand the sun's magnetic activity and its impact on space weather.
