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Impact 2018 1 Forecast for Solar Cycle 25 James A. Marusek I. Introduction The sun is the natural source of heat and light for our planet. Without our sun, the earth would be a cold dead planet adrift in space. But the sun is not constant. It changes and these subtle changes affect the Earth s climate and weather. At the end of Solar Cycle 23, sunspot activity declined to a level not seen since the year 1913. [Comparing Yearly Mean Total Sunspot Numbers1] The following was observed during the Solar Cycle 24: 1. The number of sunspots over the entire Solar Cycle decreased significantly by 50% or greater. 2. There were fewer Solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CME s), which produces Solar Proton Events (SPE s) and geomagnetic storms on Earth.
Impact’ ’ 2018’ ’ 1’ Forecast for Solar Cycle 25 JamesA.Marusek’ I. Introduction The sun is the natural source of heat and light for our planet.
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