Magnetism in the Southern Hemisphere (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption These images from Hinode show magnetism in the southern hemisphere in 2009 (left) and 2011 (right). The large blue patches show regions of positive polarity, which remain present even in 2011. Credit JAXA/Hinode Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.