Sunspots are dark because they are
A) landmasses like continents on Earth.
B) holes in the photosphere, allowing astronomers to view into the Sun's interior.
C) shadows from clouds in the Sun's atmosphere.
D) slightly cooler regions, meaning they emit less light than the surrounding areas.
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