The current cycle, referred to as Solar Cycle 25, officially began in December 2019, according to NASA. At the time, scientists predicted the current solar cycle would hit its climax in 2025, with a ...

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It appears as though the solar maximum has occurred in this solar cycle. NOAA has updated the forecast for the rest of Solar Cycle 25. A solar cycle lasts on average 11 years from bottom to peak and ...

After causing the dazzling waves of aurora borealis this weekend, our Sun isn’t done yet: The strongest solar flare of the current solar cycle occurred Tuesday afternoon, according to the National ...

The recent flurry of solar storms suggests the sun is in a period of maximal activity as part of its 11-year cycle. The active period is likely to continue over the next year, so more auroras could be ...

The sun is busy these days. From sunspots and solar flares to coronal mass ejections and the aurora borealis, solar activity has been in the news recently. What's going on? The sun goes through ...

There are many things with spots: Dalmatians, leopards, ladybugs, overripe bananas, and guys with bald spots are all great examples. Another thing with spots is the Sun! That's right! The Sun, as it ...

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The sun is crackling with sunspot energy, and two particular have roared to life. NOAA has upgraded a geomagnetic solar storm watch from a level 3 (“moderate”) to a level 4 (“severe”) on Thursday as ...