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We're entering solar maximum, a period of heightened solar activity that could cause more auroras, power outages, and communication blackouts.
Gizmodo : Environment

The Sun is a hot mess right now. Solar maximum is fast approaching, and a giant dark spot on the surface of the Sun keeps growing while spewing radiation out to space in the process.

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In a few weeks, the ‘90s are back in style—well, if you’re a fan of Marvel’s merry mutants, that is.

Gizmodo : Environment

A striking set of gigantic sunspots, first spotted from Mars and now designated AR3576, is currently facing Earth, capturing the attention of astronomers, space enthusiasts, and concerned space weather forecasters.

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Gizmodo : Environment

No, you’re not seeing double. The Sun just flung out two massive flares of radiation from opposite hemispheres at nearly the same exact moment, a sign that our host star is fast approaching a period of peak activity.

Gizmodo : Environment

Radio emissions detected about 24,855 miles (40,000 kilometers) above a dark region on the Sun have aurora-like qualities, according to a team of astronomers that studied the emissions.

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