Sunspot Cycle Plunges to Lowest Level in 5 Years

Space Weather News for Nov. 17, 2016 http://spaceweather.com https://www.facebook.com/spaceweatherdotcom SUNSPOT CYCLE AT LOWEST LEVEL IN 5 YEARS:  Sunspot counts have reached their lowest level in 5 years, a clear sign that Solar Minimum is approaching.  Contrary to popular belief, Solar Minimum is neither dull nor uneventful. Instead, space weather changes in interesting ways. Today's edition of Spaceweather.com lists some of the changes we can expect, including one that is happening right now: a measurable increase in atmospheric cosmic rays. Check it out. Don't forget, Spaceweather.com is now on Facebook! Today's Space Weather alert is sponsored by Lights over Lapland, offering an exclusive wilderness aurora adventure starting in Dec. 2016.  Book now for a magical sleigh ride and photo tour in the heart of Abisko Sweden's remote wilderness. Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2016 Spaceweather.com, All rights reserved. You are subscribed to the Space Weather mailing list, a free service of Spaceweather.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list