Solar Activity

• A 2nd giant ‘hole’ appears on the sun, could trigger more amazing aurora

  Researchers say the coronal hole could send solar winds at speeds of up to 2.9 million kilometres per hour toward Earth by the end of the week.

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  Mar 29, 2023
  
• Here Comes the Sun: How a massive solar storm could put Canada at risk

  After decades of low activity, researchers say we are entering what is expected to be an active 11-year cycle for solar storms, putting our digital lives at risk.

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  Oct 30, 2021
  
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• It’s baaack! Giant sunspot returns

  The biggest sunspot that was seen in almost 30 years has returned, though smaller than its original self. It could make for some interesting days ahead.

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  Nov 14, 2014
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• The sun puts on its jack-o’-lantern face a bit early

  A NASA satellite captured the sun as it donned its Halloween mask a few weeks early.

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  Oct 10, 2014
• Sun going through ‘maximum’ and we could see its effects

  Just as a sunspot unleashed three major solar flares this week, NASA scientists believe the sun is finally going through its solar maximum.

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  Jun 11, 2014
• Solar wind linked to increased lightning activity: study

  Our active sun may be responsible for more than just sunburns. It may also be causing increased lightning activity.

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  May 15, 2014