phenomenon of Astronomy, sunspots are darker regions of the surface of the Sun. The reason for the formation of these spots lies in the lower temperature, if compared to that expected for the region, as well as the presence of a concentrated magnetic field, responsible for the appearance of spots solar.
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The presence of the field magnetic, which gives rise to these spots, has the power to accumulate matter in the form of plasma, which, on specific occasions, can be launched into space. The greater the presence of sunspots, the greater the indication of the Sun's activity.
Between the years 2000 to 2010, the index of solar activity, in the form of spots, was considered one of the lowest, with little or no detection of sunspots for long periods.
However, if in 2008 there was no sunspot registered in about 266 days, the same cannot be said of the year 2022 and early 2023. In the months of January and February of that year alone, the average is 140 sunspots detected.
In a few days, more than 208 spots were seen. And if sunspots indicate activity and material trapped in sunspots, by fields magnetic, which can be launched into space, this means that solar storms can be nearby.
This raises concern about the impact of solar storms, in the form of particles, which can pose risks to electronic equipment and satellites placed in the orbit of the Planet Earth.
Northern Lights
Responsible for phenomena such as the aurora borealis, which are true light shows in the sky of some regions of the planet, the Solar storms can interact with Earth's magnetic field and interfere with rocket launches and shut down radio signals. GPS.
The consequences of the phenomenon are diverse. In Canada, the interruption of the GPS signal by the solar storm on February 27, 2023 was responsible for the stoppage of oil platforms.
Solar storm
In 2022, SpaceX, the billionaire's company Elon Musk and current CEO of Twitter, recorded the loss of 40 satellites to the solar storm, after being launched in the middle of an interaction between the magnetic fields of the Earth and the storm.
