Aurora Borealis and Solar Activity
and confirm the sun is in its solar maximum phase, leading to increased solar storms and widespread aurora borealis visibility, even in non-polar regions.
This heightened solar activity, part of the 11-year solar cycle, has already caused significant auroras, with events in May and October reaching unprecedented extents.
Impact on Earth and Technology
Solar maximum affects technology on Earth, disrupting GPS, delaying flights, and posing risks to satellites and power grids.
Despite the challenges, advancements in space weather forecasting have mitigated some impacts, allowing industries to prepare for solar storms.