Old solar cycle returns


Old cycle spots
 
It shows the north and south magnetic poles of the three sunspots. All are oriented according to the patterns of solar cycle 23. Cycle 24 spots would be reversed.

Sunspot count versus year
 
Sunspot counts versus year: 2008 is a low point in the solar cycle. Smoothed curves are predictions of future activity.



Release date: 1 April 2008