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The sun's magnetic field is about to flip. Here's what to expect. (www.space.com)
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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (2 children)

This phenomenon happens roughly every 11 years and marks an important stage in the solar cycle.

How does it affect us?

It doesn't.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

We get a maxima in solar storm activity. This can cause solar flares that can knock out satellites. They can even mess with power transmission lines, if they hit hard enough.

So it won't affect you, if you don't use power, or data via satellite.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Yeah, nothing cool ever dooms us all.