Solar Cycle: Current State & Update

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The current state of the solar cycle is disappointing, with solar cycle 24 being characterized as weak, particularly in terms of sunspot activity. This reduced sunspot count leads to lower levels of UV and X-rays, which are significant for climate impact. Observations indicate that solar flux readings and X-class flares are substantially lower compared to previous cycles. While some aspects of the solar cycle may not be weaker, the overall performance has not met expectations. The discussion highlights the importance of monitoring solar activity for its climatic effects.
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What is current state of the solar cycle?
 
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not as good as hoped ;)

seriously ... do some googling ... there's 100's of links to look at

Dave
 
I already figured it out!

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That's good :)

it's been a very poor solar max aye

Dave
 
I regard the solar cycle 24 is weak in terms of sunspots only. It is these that give us the extra UV and X-rays which affect climate. Of course, it may not be weaker in some other less important respects.
 
!Jon Snow! said:
I regard the solar cycle 24 is weak in terms of sunspots only. It is these that give us the extra UV and X-rays which affect climate. Of course, it may not be weaker in some other less important respects.

There's been substantially lower solar flux readings and flares particularly X class ones compared to the last 2 or 3 cycles

what other respects were you thinking it hadn't been weaker in ?

cheers
Dave
 
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