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Astronomy

How the Sun's Magnetic Field Cycles Every 11 Years

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At solar maximum, the Sun can produce over 100 sunspots per month; at solar minimum, months can pass without a single one.

Why this is interesting

The Sun may look constant and calm, but its magnetic field is actually undergoing a dramatic, rhythmic transformation – flipping entirely every 11 years. What causes this magnetic heartbeat?