Thursday 18/Sep/2025 – 06:04 AM
Since 2008, the sun has witnessed an accelerated increase in its magnetic activity after decades, as the number of solar spots, coronary ligamentary emissions and glow increased unexpectedly. This reflection surprised solar physicists who expected the phase of calm and possibly a new minimum similar to what happened in the nineteenth century.
After increasing its magnetic activity … scientists warn of solar storms
According to the Space website, data collected by satellite missions that monitor the sun and solar wind, and its analysis led James Jasinski from the NASA jet laboratory, led to an increase in the speed of solar wind by 6%, its density 26%, and its heat 29%, in addition to the high strength of the magnetic field that it carries by about 31%, these numbers reflect a clear growth in the magnetic activity of the sun.
This escalating activity means more frequent gymnastics storms that may generate amazing compassionate shows in the Earth’s sky, but at the same time it poses a greater danger to satellites, space stations and astronauts, and although the 11 -year -old solar cycle is relatively understood, long -term trends remain unclear and difficult to predict.
History witnessed low solar activity periods such as Monder between 1645 and 1715, when the number of solar spots decreased to less than 50 compared to hundreds of active periods, that era coincided with the small ice age in Europe, but recent studies indicate that the fluctuations of the sun alone do not explain major climate changes, as it is overshadowed by the effects of warming caused by human activities.
Scientists are currently continuing to study the reasons for the reflection of solar activity after 2008 without reaching a final interpretation, which confirms that our star still maintains many secrets and requires vigorous monitoring of the expectation of its effects on the Earth and modern technology.
