Question for the "space experts" here…
How can a sunspot be pointed to toward earth if the earth is not tidally locked to the sun?
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/06/21/sunspot-earth-northern-lights-michigan/7690848001/
"A giant sunspot has doubled in size in the last 48 hours and is pointed toward Earth, according to space experts.
That could lead to the appearance of northern lights in Michigan's skies, especially farther north."