What to expect from the peak of Solar Cycle 25 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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While many cities and towns across the globe ended 2023 with fireworks, the sun was busy producing some excitement of its own —an X5 solar flare. This was the largest solar flare observed by NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) since 2017. As we approach the peak of Solar Cycle 25, we should expect to see more
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What to expect from the peak of Solar Cycle 25 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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The Sun Is Way More Active Than It Should Be Before Its Big Solar Peak
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Solar Activity: Cycle 25 Surpasses Cycle 24 – Watts Up With That?
Solar Cycle 25 (@SolarCycle25) / X
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Hello Solar Cycle 25
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Solar activity may peak 1 year earlier than thought
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ESA - Solar cycle 25 prediction, NOAA, July 2022
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Solar maximum approaches: Strongest solar flare since 2017 – Weather News
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Strongest solar flare in 7 years to cause Earth disruptions •
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Gigantic 'hole' in the sun wider than 60 Earths is spewing superfast solar wind right at us