Are there more solar flares than expected during this solar cycle?
Like the number of sunspots, the occurrence of solar flares follows the solar cycle of approximately 11 years.
But as the current Solar cycle 25 is approaching its peak, what is the number solar flares compared to the previous, smaller solar cycle 24?
Due to a change in flare calibration levels starting in 2020, you will find two answers to this question online, but only one is correct.
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The sun follows an 11-year solar cycle of increasing and decreasing activity. The solar cycle is usually measured by ...