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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Anthony Cuthbertson

The sun is ‘waking up’ and Nasa doesn’t know why

The sun’s activity is escalating far beyond scientist’s predictions, Nasa has warned, resulting in more solar storms, flares and space weather events.

Solar activity typically follows an 11-year cycle, with the cycle’s strength steadily decreasing between the 1980s and 2008.

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