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The Solar Maximum Explained

The Sun is getting busy and that’s great news for sky watchers! As we approach solar maximum, the peak of the Sun’s 11-year activity cycle, we can expect more sunspots, solar flares, and dazzling auroras. Star Gazers host Trace Dominguez dives into what solar maximum means and how it affects Earth.

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