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Science, Spoken
The Auroras Should Be Spectacular This Summer, Thanks to Solar Maximum
May 28, 2024
Anticipated increase in breathtaking auroras this summer due to rising solar activity. Discussing Coronal Mass Ejections and their impact on Earth's auroras. Exploring space weather prediction and forecasting stunning auroras worldwide.
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- Solar maximum leads to increased solar activity, resulting in vivid auroras visible even at lower latitudes.
- Forecasting auroras is difficult due to solar unpredictability; monitoring space weather helps anticipate geomagnetic impacts on Earth.
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Solar Maximum and Auroras
Solar maximum, the peak of the sun's 11-year activity cycle, leads to increased solar flares and coronal mass ejections, resulting in vivid auroras. An exceptional geomagnetic storm in mid-May 2024 brought auroras deep into the tropics, a rare occurrence with more expected later in the year. Active sunspot region AR-3664 played a significant role in the recent aurora displays, but as sunspots rotate quickly, their impact may vary over time.
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