Solar Cycle 25 is still in max phase, so more aurora-boosting sun storms could be coming

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October 15, 2024, 10:03 PM

• •Solar Cycle 25 is still in its maximum phase, experts say.
• •The current cycle is expected to last another year or so before entering its declining phase.
• •Solar Cycle 25 has featured a more prominent maximum phase than its predecessor but is still considered a smaller cycle by forecasters.

The sun is currently in its maximum phase, which means we could see more supercharged auroras over the next few months. Solar Cycle 25 has featured a more prominent maximum phase than its predecessor but is still considered a smaller cycle by forecasters. If there is another year or two left in Solar Cycle 25's max phase, it could affect voyaging astronauts: NASA plans to launch its crewed Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 moon missions during that time frame.

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