Pela primeira vez num século de observação, o sol não apresenta as “manchas solares”.
The event is significant as many climatologists now believe solar magnetic activity – which determines the number of sunspots — is an influencing factor for climate on earth.
According to data from Mount Wilson Observatory, UCLA, more than an entire month has passed without a spot. The last time such an event occurred was June of 1913. Sunspot data has been collected since 1749.
When the sun is active, it’s not uncommon to see sunspot numbers of 100 or more in a single month. Every 11 years, activity slows, and numbers briefly drop to near-zero. Normally sunspots return very quickly, as a new cycle begins.»
Drop in solar activity has potential effect for climate on earth.



Descobriram a Pólvora.
A mini idade do Gelo do século XVIII foi devida à ausência de manchas solares
Comentário por Luís Bonifácio — Segunda-feira, 1 Setembro 2008 @ 10:34 pm