Tuesday, June 23, 2009

1022 and 1023 are members of Solar Cycle 24

Sunspot 1022 is rapidly fading away. Both 1022 and 1023 are members of Solar Cycle 24.
The magnetic polarity of sunspot 1023 identifies it as a member of new Solar Cycle 24

From SpaceWeather.com June 23, 2009
"No one knows exactly how the sun's deep jet streams boost the sunspot count, but they do. As a result, this week's sunspot activity might herald more to come. Stay tuned for updates".

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