Solar cycle 25 may be on the downswing, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping the auroras from putting on a show. A strong ...
One way to track the solar cycle is by counting the number of sunspots, which are dark, cooler patches on the Sun’s surface.
As the year turns and Earth dips out of the “solar maximum," will Oregonians continue to have chances to see the northern ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. These processes follow the solar cycle, an 11-year cycle of increasing and decreasing activity on ...
The solar maximum, predicted for July 2025, may increase the chances of seeing the aurora borealis further south. Geomagnetic storms, caused by coronal mass ejections from the sun, create the aurora ...
Auroras aren't over: the sun's decline brings more storms, and a 'last gasp' finale could light up skies in the next 2 years. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...