Tracking the Sun: Where We Are in Its 11-Year Cycle
Tracking the Sun: Where We Are in Its 11-Year Cycle
US · Published Sep 14, 2025
The sun's 11-year cycle fluctuates between quiet solar minimums and active solar maximums, impacting space weather.
Solar Cycle 25 peaked in October 2024, earlier than expected, with potential for continued flares and CMEs.
Solar events can disrupt communications, GPS, and power grids, highlighting the importance of monitoring and prediction.
The sun's dynamic nature and 11-year cycle
The sun, a seemingly constant source of light and warmth, is in reality a dynamic and ever-changing celestial body. At its core, hydrogen atoms are fused into helium, releasing tremendous amounts of energy. However, the sun's surface is a realm dominated by electromagnetism, driving the formation of sunspots, the eruption of solar flares, and the ejection of coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These phenomena are all part of the sun's natural cycle.
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