Solar activity (Q1032)
Subject, term, tag: Solar activity
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Solar activity |
Subject, term, tag: Solar activity |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
General term collectively describing a variety of magnetic phenomena on the Sun such as sunspots, faculae (bright areas), and flares (emission of high-energy particles). It varies on time scales from minutes to millions of years. The solar cycle, with an average duration of 11 years, is an example of a quasi-regular change in solar activity. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026