SOLAR ORBITER

The Sun, our closest star, has been putting on quite a show lately. In 2024, scientists got a front-row seat to one of the most active solar regions in decades. This wasn't just any solar activity; it was a massive, complex magnetic structure that caused some of the strongest solar storms in years.

The sun is a star that is always changing. Every 11 years, it goes through a cycle of activity. This cycle includes times of calm and times of chaos. Right now, the sun is in the middle of its most chaotic phase. During this time, the sun's magnetic field flips. This means the north and south poles