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Sun enters 25th solar cycle: 'Violent eruptions can happen anytime'

Solar cycle predictions hold significance as it gives a rough idea of the frequency of space weather storms of all types

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This split image shows the difference between an active Sun during solar maximum (on the left, captured in April 2014) and a quiet Sun during solar minimum (on the right, captured in December 2019). (NASA/SDO)

Shibu Tripathi New Delhi
Amid the chain fusion reaction and unhindered bombardment of particles, the Sun has entered its 25th cycle as scientists continue there study of the biggest star in the solar system. NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Tuesday declared the cosmic development and discussed how the event will affect lives on Earth.

The announcement was made by the Solar Cycle 25 Prediction Panel, an international group of experts co-sponsored by NASA and NOAA that meets once in a decade to collate studies and predict the new phase. Experts said that the Sun entered its new cycle in December

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