Dark Patch on Earth's Closest Star

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from All Things Water, Group 1281, Puzzle 5 (Ponds and Puddles).

Question is: Dark Patch on Earth's Closest Star

and the answer is: SUNSPOT

Word Meaning:

SUNSPOT — (astronomy) A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.

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