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Sun experiences seasonal changes, new research finds


April 7, 2015

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The sun undergoes a type of seasonal variability with its activity, waxing and waning over the course of nearly two years, new research concludes. This behavior affects the peaks and valleys in the approximately 11-year solar cycle, sometimes amplifying and sometimes weakening the solar storms that can buffet Earth's atmosphere.Full Story

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National Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

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