To understand the solar cycle, notice how the sun sleeps

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What happened

The sun is such a constant in our lives that it can be difficult to imagine our star ever changing.

But the sun can be quite variable.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:20:01 UTC.

Why it matters

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