Observations of sunspots at different solar latitudes prove that the Sun, like the gas giants, rotates differentially.

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Differential rotation means that different parts of the Sun rotate at different rates. Observations of sunspots at various solar latitudes have shown that the Sun's equator rotates faster than its poles, confirming that it exhibits differential rotation similar to that of gas giants.

Observations of Sunspots at Different Solar Latitudes Prove That the Sun