Sun’s Magnetic Field is About to Flip, and There’s a Problem

The Sun’s magnetic field is about to reverse as it reaches its peak activity in its 11-year solar cycle. The magnetic field reversal comes at a time of the Artemis mission, humanity’s return to the Moon after more than half a century. So, what will the upcoming solar maximum do to our planet in the coming months? What are the anomalies in this solar cycle that NASA is concerned about? Finally, and most importantly, will the upcoming phase of the Sun’s activity risk the life of the astronauts of the Artemis mission on the Moon? REFERENCES Solar activity likely to peak next year, new study suggests (Royal Astronomical Society) Progression of solar cycle 25 (Helio4Cast) Solar Cycle Progression (SpaceWeatherLive) Timing Terminators: Forecasting Sunspot Cycle 25 Onset, Leamon et al. Created By: Rishabh Nakra Written By: Shreejaya Karantha and Rishabh Nakra Narrated By: Jeffrey Smith Animations: Sankalp Dash Sun Close Up Footage: Miguel Carlo