The Sun Was Supposed to Enter a Deep Sleep. Instead, It’s Ominously Waking Up.

https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/solar-system/a66434683/sun-activity-increasing/

At the turn of the 21st century, astrophysicists theorized that the Sun was headed toward a deep solar minimum, but a new study says that the Sun’s activity actually reversed course around 2008.

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oreteau@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 325d (1 reply)

Today was extraordinary. Worked many EU stations on 10, 15, 20, and even some South Americans on 40 meters from the US. Tons of 10m activity, even heard Africa and Australia but couldn’t bust through the pile up. Is it related to the sun’s cycle?

vk6flab@lemmy.radio · 1 pts · 325d

Always!