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Written by: LAM Hok-yin
The first sunspot
region with Solar Cycle 24 polarity was observed earlier on 4 January 2008 and was
officially numbered as 10981. The sunspot was first spotted in
high solar latitude, with its magnetic orientation reversed from the
last solar cycle. Therefore, scientists were convinced that the
new solar cycle is within sight.
(Source: SoHO)
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Although the new cycle has not officially
started, the sunspot may be a precursor to Solar Cycle 24. The number of
sunspot observed on the Sun’s surface is predicted to increase gradually in the
next few years. Solar activity is expected
to peak in 2011 or 2012.
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