2024 has been a standout year for solar activity, with a total solar eclipse in April and a series of solar storms that brought the northern lights this summer. According to Dr. Mike Nowak, a researcher at Washington University, the sun’s activity follows an 11-year cycle, with the solar maximum marking the peak of sunspots. This year, the sun has reached its peak, with about 250 sunspots observed.
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