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Sunspots at Solar Maximum and Minimum
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Published March 20, 2009
Our Sun experienced fewer sunspots in 2008 than it had since the 1957 launch of Sputnik. As of Sun-Earth Day on March 20, 2009, the Sun was continuing its quiet pattern.
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New Sunspot Cycle Begins
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Published November 12, 2008
After a slow start, a pair of sunspots in late 2008 signaled an upswing in Solar Cycle 24.
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Massive Flare Erupts on Sun
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Published November 6, 2003
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Massive Solar Flare
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Published October 29, 2003
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Total Eclipse of the Sun
Published December 6, 2002
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Solar Flare Aimed at Earth
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Published June 8, 2000
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