SOLAR CYCLE 25 UPDATE

NOAA - 04/04/2023

 

March was another strong month for Solar Cycle 25. According to NOAA, the average sunspot number was among the highest of the past 10 years:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Originally, forecasters thought Solar Cycle 25 would be about the same as Solar Cycle 24, one of the weakest solar cycles in a century. March's sunspot numbers are the latest sign that Solar Cycle 25 will exceed predictions. In fact, Solar Cycle 25 has outperformed the official forecast for more than 24 months in a row.

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Solar Maximum is not expected until 2024 or 2025, so the solar cycle has plenty of time to strengthen, bringing more X-flares, geomagnetic storms and auroras. You can follow the progression here.