There are concerns of severe space weather events that could disrupt flights and communications. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A total of 163 sunspots were observed in June, scientists have said, breaking a monthly record that had held for more than 20 years.- has sparked concerns of severe space weather events in the months and years ahead.
Scientists say the number of sunspots is important because it determines the extent to which the sun impacts space weather. And the more active the sun gets, the more likely it is to send charged particles to Earth that could potentially interrupt our infrastructure.More sunspots on the surface of our star point to disrupted magnetic activity.This increases the likelihood of a sudden explosion of energy - a solar flare - according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration .
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